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Puzzle #1710 · 2026-02-23
Start with broad structure, then reveal more detail only when you need it. The final button shows the full answer for this puzzle.
Word list hints
Hint 1 – structure
Hint 2 – starter words
Hint 3 – vowels & letters
Hint 4 – edges
Hint 5 – difficulty & traps
Reveal answer
Puzzle #1710 · 2026-02-23
Today's answer is most often used as a noun. It contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants, and it repeats at least one letter. Its Scrabble score is 7.
Definition & origin
ATTIC — The space, often unfinished and with sloped walls, directly below the roof in the uppermost part of a house or other building, generally used for storage or habitation.
Today’s puzzle includes a double letter, which often trips players up and makes it harder to cover all possibilities in just a few guesses.