Puzzle #830Oct 3, 2026
Certainly ends justify the means
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Puzzle #831Sunday, October 4, 2026
Puzzle Number
#831
Puzzle Date
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Average Par
3
Today's Clue
““Poorly handles meat sandwiches!” – bistro exposed by press at last”
Answer length: (9)
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1Definition HintStart by finding the definition side of the clue.
Our definition here is 'Poorly handles', and our answer will be another word for that.
3Fodder HintReveal the letters or words that build the answer.
This clue's fodder is 'meat', 'bistro', and 'press'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
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Clue: “Poorly handles meat sandwiches!” – bistro exposed by press at last
Answer length: (9)
Answer: MISTREATS
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