A different practice route each day

Clue Clinic · September 5, 2026

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

5 meaning warm-up · 11 language tricks · 7 short forms · 8 knowledge clues

Meaning warm-up

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

5 clues
02
Crossword clue · 6 letters

Freestanding counter at the center of a kitchen

Meaning cue

Use the six-letter kitchen feature surrounded by walking space.

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05
Crossword clue · 11 letters

Hybrid punctuation mark

Meaning cue

Name the eleven-letter symbol that merges a question mark with an exclamation point.

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Language tricks

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

11 clues

Short forms

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

7 clues

Knowledge clues

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

8 clues