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Latest verified puzzle · September 27, 2026
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- 01
"the only thing we have to ___ is ___ itself" - FDR
Light hint
Read “"the only thing we have to ___ is ___ itself" - FDR” as a clue type first: decide whether it asks for a contrast, place, name, object, phrase, or category before looking at the answer key.
Stronger hint
Narrow the field: Read “"the only thing we have. Seek a 4-letter word beginning with “F”.
- 02
"word" feared by commitment-phobes
Light hint
Read “"word" feared by commitment-phobes” as a clue type first: decide whether it asks for a contrast, place, name, object, phrase, or category before looking at the answer key.
Stronger hint
Follow this association: Read “"word" feared by commitment-phobes” as. The target contains 1 letters.
- 03
Latin dance style that emerged in New York City in the late 1960s
Light hint
Read “Latin dance style that emerged in New York City in the late 1960s” as a clue type first: decide whether it asks for a contrast, place, name, object, phrase, or category before looking at the answer key.
Stronger hint
Use the clue's context: Read “Latin dance style that emerged. Its spelling spans 5 letters, opening with “S”.
- 04
burden of ➡️ ___ ⬅️reader
Light hint
Read “burden of ➡️ ___ ⬅️reader” as a clue type first: decide whether it asks for a contrast, place, name, object, phrase, or category before looking at the answer key.
Stronger hint
Take the direct route: Read “burden of ➡️ ___ ⬅️reader”. Choose a 5-letter word whose first character is “P”.
- 05
glasses sometimes worn by those with 20/20
Light hint
Read “glasses sometimes worn by those with 20/20” as a clue type first: decide whether it asks for a contrast, place, name, object, phrase, or category before looking at the answer key.
Stronger hint
Read the wording closely: Read “glasses sometimes worn by those. You need 3 letters, with “S” in front.
- 06
shape you are if you're not "there"
Light hint
Read “shape you are if you're not "there"” as a clue type first: decide whether it asks for a contrast, place, name, object, phrase, or category before looking at the answer key.
Stronger hint
Treat this as wordplay: Read “shape you are if you're. The missing word opens with “S” and uses 6 letters.
- 07
size of a Dipper that's (Ursa) Major
Light hint
Read “size of a Dipper that's (Ursa) Major” as a clue type first: decide whether it asks for a contrast, place, name, object, phrase, or category before looking at the answer key.
Stronger hint
Here is the near-giveaway: Read “size of a Dipper that's. Picture a 3-letter word starting with “B”.
- 08
someone who's bent out of it is agitated
Light hint
Read “someone who's bent out of it is agitated” as a clue type first: decide whether it asks for a contrast, place, name, object, phrase, or category before looking at the answer key.
Stronger hint
Focus on this constraint: Read “someone who's bent out of. Write 5 letters and place “S” first.
- 09
tech company that sounds like a really big number 🔍️
Light hint
Read “tech company that sounds like a really big number 🔍️” as a clue type first: decide whether it asks for a contrast, place, name, object, phrase, or category before looking at the answer key.
Stronger hint
Push the clue further: Read “tech company that sounds like. The answer slot takes a 6-letter word led by “G”.
- 10
the M in MLB (not to be confused with the M in MiLB) ⚾️
Light hint
Read “the M in MLB (not to be confused with the M in MiLB) ⚾️” as a clue type first: decide whether it asks for a contrast, place, name, object, phrase, or category before looking at the answer key.
Stronger hint
Let the phrasing guide you: Read “the M in MLB (not. Find 5 letters that open with “M”.
- 11
word after bulletproof or shot
Light hint
Read “word after bulletproof or shot” as a clue type first: decide whether it asks for a contrast, place, name, object, phrase, or category before looking at the answer key.
Stronger hint
One final nudge: Read “word after bulletproof or shot”. Think of a 5-letter word beginning in “G”.
- 12
word after square 🤠 or Sun 🎥
Light hint
Read “word after square 🤠 or Sun 🎥” as a clue type first: decide whether it asks for a contrast, place, name, object, phrase, or category before looking at the answer key.
Stronger hint
Pin down the target: Read “word after square 🤠 or. Its 5-letter spelling puts “D” at the front.
- 13
you might keep a double one away from the salsa
Light hint
Read “you might keep a double one away from the salsa” as a clue type first: decide whether it asks for a contrast, place, name, object, phrase, or category before looking at the answer key.
Stronger hint
Narrow the field: Read “you might keep a double. Seek a 6-letter word beginning with “D”.