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Clue Clinic · October 6, 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.

1 meaning warm-up · 1 language tricks

Meaning warm-up

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

1 clue
01
Crossword clue · 5 letters

Variety of wheat in a grain bowl

Meaning cue

Look for a five-letter ancient wheat sold as whole berries; use the first crossing letter to separate it from FARRO.

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Language tricks

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

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02
Crossword clue · 7 letters

Interception returned for a touchdown

What to notice

Combine the short football word for an interception with the number of points awarded for a touchdown.

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