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TODAY'S PUZZLE Monday, Sep 14, 2026

OH MY GOSH!!

Spangram: THATSSHOCKING
Theme words: EXCLAIM, FREEZE, GASP, RECOIL, SHUDDER, START

PREVIOUS DAY'S PUZZLE Sunday, Sep 13, 2026

Top secret

Spangram: UNDERCOVER
Theme words: AGENT, ASSET, COUNTERSPY, MOLE, OPERATIVE, PLANT
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