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TODAY'S PUZZLE Friday, Oct 16, 2026

Just a little bit

Spangram: SMALLWORLD
Theme words: AMOEBA, ATOM, FOLLICLE, MITE, MOLECULE, PINPOINT

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Sailor's guide

Spangram: LIGHTHOUSE
Theme words: BEACON, DOME, GALLERY, LANTERN, STAIRCASE, TOWER
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