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Crossword clue · 5 lettersOpen the answer and unpack the wordplay →
Blue attire made of 1-Down
What to notice
Use a five-letter clothing noun, not the name of the cloth.
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Clue Clinic · September 10, 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.
3 language tricks · 1 knowledge clues
Language tricks
Punctuation, double meanings, and clue turns that reward a second look.
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Crossword clue · 4 lettersOpen the fill and see the complete expression →
"Severance" and "Big Little Lies" actor Scott
Phrase cue
Supply the actor's four-letter given name, not the name of his Severance character.
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Wordplay · 8 lettersOpen the answer and unpack the wordplay →
Pitching staff?
What to notice
Think of a team presenting a campaign to a client, not throwing a baseball.
Knowledge clues
Names, titles, places, and facts where one precise detail confirms the fill.
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Crossword clue · 3 lettersOpen the answer and verify the reference →
Little piggy
Identity cue
Think of the body part counted during a familiar nursery rhyme.