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Puzzle #957. Take a small clue first, then open only the answers you want.
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Round 1
Meaning or next step
Round 1: the next removal runs horizontal. To acquire knowledge or a skill.
Letter pattern
Five letters, beginning with L and ending with N. Every letter is different.
Reveal answer
learn
Why the answer fits
The captured columns replay to LEARN at removal 1, running horizontal. Removing those five tiles and letting each column fall produces the next verified state. The complete ten-word replay removes fifty letters.
L–E–A–R–N is the five-letter spelling. Every letter is different; the search uses one straight line, without turning or reusing a tile.
Round 2
Meaning or next step
Round 2: the next removal runs diagonal. Disturbed emotionally, or an unexpected competitive defeat.
Letter pattern
Five letters, beginning with U and ending with T. Every letter is different.
Reveal answer
upset
Why the answer fits
The captured columns replay to UPSET at removal 2, running diagonal. Removing those five tiles and letting each column fall produces the next verified state. The complete ten-word replay removes fifty letters.
U–P–S–E–T is the five-letter spelling. Every letter is different; the search uses one straight line, without turning or reusing a tile.
Round 3
Meaning or next step
Round 3: the next removal runs horizontal. To throw something with force or abandon.
Letter pattern
Five letters, beginning with F and ending with G. Every letter is different.
Reveal answer
fling
Why the answer fits
The captured columns replay to FLING at removal 3, running horizontal. Removing those five tiles and letting each column fall produces the next verified state. The complete ten-word replay removes fifty letters.
F–L–I–N–G is the five-letter spelling. Every letter is different; the search uses one straight line, without turning or reusing a tile.
Round 4
Meaning or next step
Round 4: the next removal runs diagonal. A line that bends instead of running straight.
Letter pattern
Five letters, beginning with C and ending with E. Every letter is different.
Reveal answer
curve
Why the answer fits
The captured columns replay to CURVE at removal 4, running diagonal. Removing those five tiles and letting each column fall produces the next verified state. The complete ten-word replay removes fifty letters.
C–U–R–V–E is the five-letter spelling. Every letter is different; the search uses one straight line, without turning or reusing a tile.
Round 5
Meaning or next step
Round 5: the next removal runs horizontal. The lower surface of a room.
Letter pattern
Five letters, beginning with F and ending with R. O occurs 2 times.
Reveal answer
floor
Why the answer fits
The captured columns replay to FLOOR at removal 5, running horizontal. Removing those five tiles and letting each column fall produces the next verified state. The complete ten-word replay removes fifty letters.
F–L–O–O–R is the five-letter spelling. O occurs 2 times; the search uses one straight line, without turning or reusing a tile.
Round 6
Meaning or next step
Round 6: the next removal runs vertical. A discoloured mark that can be difficult to remove.
Letter pattern
Five letters, beginning with S and ending with N. Every letter is different.
Reveal answer
stain
Why the answer fits
The captured columns replay to STAIN at removal 6, running vertical. Removing those five tiles and letting each column fall produces the next verified state. The complete ten-word replay removes fifty letters.
S–T–A–I–N is the five-letter spelling. Every letter is different; the search uses one straight line, without turning or reusing a tile.
Round 7
Meaning or next step
Round 7: the next removal runs horizontal. Think of intense heat or a passionate temperament.
Letter pattern
Five letters, beginning with F and ending with Y. Every letter is different.
Reveal answer
fiery
Why the answer fits
The captured columns replay to FIERY at removal 7, running horizontal. Removing those five tiles and letting each column fall produces the next verified state. The complete ten-word replay removes fifty letters.
F–I–E–R–Y is the five-letter spelling. Every letter is different; the search uses one straight line, without turning or reusing a tile.
Round 8
Meaning or next step
Round 8: the next removal runs vertical. An excessive desire to acquire more.
Letter pattern
Five letters, beginning with G and ending with D. E occurs 2 times.
Reveal answer
greed
Why the answer fits
The captured columns replay to GREED at removal 8, running vertical. Removing those five tiles and letting each column fall produces the next verified state. The complete ten-word replay removes fifty letters.
G–R–E–E–D is the five-letter spelling. E occurs 2 times; the search uses one straight line, without turning or reusing a tile.
Round 9
Meaning or next step
Round 9: the next removal runs horizontal. A narrow boat usually propelled with a paddle.
Letter pattern
Five letters, beginning with C and ending with E. Every letter is different.
Reveal answer
canoe
Why the answer fits
The captured columns replay to CANOE at removal 9, running horizontal. Removing those five tiles and letting each column fall produces the next verified state. The complete ten-word replay removes fifty letters.
C–A–N–O–E is the five-letter spelling. Every letter is different; the search uses one straight line, without turning or reusing a tile.
Round 10
Meaning or next step
Round 10: the next removal runs vertical. A person or group competing with another.
Letter pattern
Five letters, beginning with R and ending with L. Every letter is different.
Reveal answer
rival
Why the answer fits
The captured columns replay to RIVAL at removal 10, running vertical. Removing those five tiles and letting each column fall produces the next verified state. The complete ten-word replay removes fifty letters.
R–I–V–A–L is the five-letter spelling. Every letter is different; the search uses one straight line, without turning or reusing a tile.
Play at the official OneWordSearch site. The puzzle identity and answer were checked against a retained source observation dated 2026-10-04. The hints and explanations were reviewed separately.
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