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TODAY'S PUZZLE Sunday, Oct 18, 2026

Fast fashion

Spangram: RUNNINGGEAR
Theme words: HEADPHONES, SNEAKERS, SUNGLASSES, VEST, WATCH

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Quite the crush

Spangram: FALLINLOVE
Theme words: BABBLE, BLUSH, FIDGET, GIGGLE, PERSPIRE, STUMBLE
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