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Jumble hints: February 21, 2026

Revisit the Jumble puzzle from February 21, 2026 (2026-02-21) with the four scrambled clue words, the full reveal layers, and the final phrase in one place.

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2026-02-21

Step through today's Jumble help

Start with the clue lengths and circled-letter counts, move into first-letter nudges, then reveal the clue answers and final phrase only when you decide to.

4 clue words12 bonus lettersFinal: 8 / 4

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Clue 15 letters
MWSPA

Circled letters: 3

Clue 25 letters
NGIOG

Circled letters: 3

Clue 36 letters
RIQKYU

Circled letters: 3

Clue 46 letters
CNGLEA

Circled letters: 3

Layer 1

Solve shape

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Clue 1

The answer is 5 letters long and contributes 3 circled letters to the bonus phrase.

Clue 2

The answer is 5 letters long and contributes 3 circled letters to the bonus phrase.

Clue 3

The answer is 6 letters long and contributes 3 circled letters to the bonus phrase.

Clue 4

The answer is 6 letters long and contributes 3 circled letters to the bonus phrase.

Layer 2

Letter nudges

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Clue 1

Starts with S, ends with P, and has circled positions 2, 3, 5.

Clue 2

Starts with G, ends with G, and has circled positions 1, 4, 5.

Clue 3

Starts with Q, ends with Y, and has circled positions 2, 3, 6.

Clue 4

Starts with G, ends with E, and has circled positions 1, 2, 3.

Layer 3

Clue-word answers

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Layer 4

Bonus clue and final answer

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Bonus clue

The best way for the electricians to install so many outlets was to keep —

WAPGNGUIYGLA8 / 4

Official final answer: PLUGGING AWAY.

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