Fussy spouse leaves United States to get bread in Mexico?
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Puzzle Number
#94
Puzzle Date
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Average Par
3
Today's Clue
“Caught up in plot, he’ll overreact!”
Answer length: 7
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Clue: Caught up in plot, he’ll overreact!
Answer length: 7
Answer: OTHELLO
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Becoming aware of what toothpaste on a cake is?
NOTICINGPlace 1st of everyone at the end of "Ugly-Stupid Contest"
DISPUTEWestbound lanes clogged by car show regulars every summer, perhaps
SEASONALAdmission of “Long time, no see”, you overheard (5)
ENTRYRocking moccasins? Corporate style guides might consider it unprofessional
COMIC SANSWhat keeps Romeo and Juliet apart in stark injustice!
KINVanessa has straightened curls and centre parting — for me that’s basic
VANILLABoundless fun awaits in lively ballroom as couples leave for dance
RUMBADominic, shortly after Lewis rejected Ellie, confessed to Prudence
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