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TODAY'S PUZZLE Monday, Oct 12, 2026

In a manner of speaking

Spangram: TURNOFPHRASE
Theme words: DIALECT, JARGON, LINGO, PARLANCE, VERNACULAR

PREVIOUS DAY'S PUZZLE Sunday, Oct 11, 2026

They don't make 'em like they used to

Spangram: OLDFASHIONED
Theme words: ICEBOX, INKWELL, PAGER, TELEGRAM, TYPEWRITER
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