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Clue Clinic · September 2, 2026

Today's set is organized by how each clue works, with the largest round focused on meaning warm-up. Reveal any answer immediately or use its tailored cue first.

17 meaning warm-up · 3 language tricks · 1 short forms · 9 knowledge clues

Meaning warm-up

Direct definitions and familiar senses to establish the day's solving rhythm.

17 clues
06
Crossword clue · 4 letters

"The Odyssey" (2026) or "The Odd Couple" (1968)

Meaning cue

Use the four-letter screen-medium category shared by both titles.

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13
Crossword clue · 4 letters

"Electronics, Cars, Fashion, Collectibles & More" site

Meaning cue

Name the four-letter online auction and shopping site.

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14
Crossword clue · 6 letters

"Melts in your mouth" candies … or a hint to this puzzle's theme

Meaning cue

Think of the candy brand represented by two matching letters joined by an ampersand.

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17
Crossword clue · 8 letters

Meet and glance off a bumper, as a pool ball might

Meaning cue

Use an eight-letter verb meaning rebound after striking a surface.

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Language tricks

Punctuation, double meanings, and clue turns that reward a second look.

3 clues

Short forms

Abbreviations, informal usage, and compact entries whose form is part of the solve.

1 clue

Knowledge clues

Names, titles, places, and facts where one precise detail confirms the fill.

9 clues