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TODAY'S PUZZLE Saturday, Sep 5, 2026

Informally known as

Spangram: CRITTER
Theme words: GATOR, PEKE, CHIMP, HIPPO, RATTLER, BUDGIE, RHINO, CROC

PREVIOUS DAY'S PUZZLE Friday, Sep 4, 2026

To the rescue

Spangram: LIFEGUARD
Theme words: RAFT, SIREN, MEDIC, FLARE, RESCUE, ALARM, HERO
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