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Fill in the blank · 4 lettersOpen the fill and see the complete expression →
"Today Means ___" (Sierra DeMulder poem)
Phrase cue
The missing four-letter word is also a familiar expression of affirmation.
A different practice route each day
Clue Clinic · September 7, 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.
1 language tricks · 1 short forms · 1 knowledge clues
Language tricks
Punctuation, double meanings, and clue turns that reward a second look.
Short forms
Abbreviations, informal usage, and compact entries whose form is part of the solve.
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Abbreviation · 3 lettersOpen the answer and decode the shorthand →
Attire for a black-tie wedding
Form cue
Use the three-letter shortening of the formal dinner-suit name.
Knowledge clues
Names, titles, places, and facts where one precise detail confirms the fill.
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Fact clue · 7 lettersOpen the answer and verify the reference →
"Semper Fi" group
Identity cue
Think of the seven-letter plural name of the U.S. service members associated with this motto.