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Friday, November 13, 2026 Wordle #1973 Connections #1251 Strands #985 Next puzzles in --:--:-- (ET)

Today’s four games

Wordle #1973Five hints, then the answer when you ask Connections #1251Four groups of four, hints before answers Strands #985Theme “Not a good sign”, spangram inside Mini CrosswordAcross and Down hints, then answers

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