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TODAY'S PUZZLE Monday, Oct 5, 2026

Oh well, too bad, such a shame

Spangram: SADTROMBONE
Theme words: ALAS, BOOHOO, BUMMER, SORRY, SUCKS, UNFORTUNATE

PREVIOUS DAY'S PUZZLE Sunday, Oct 4, 2026

Grab your tokens

Spangram: ARCADEGAMES
Theme words: ASTEROIDS, CENTIPEDE, FROGGER, PONG, SCRAMBLE
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