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Oldest buddy gaining edgeParseword Answer

The Parseword #236 answer for September 21, 2026 is primal. The definition is oldest.

Puzzle #236September 21, 2026

Puzzle Number

#236

Puzzle Date

September 21, 2026

Difficulty

Unavailable

Answer Length

6 letters / 1 word

Oldest buddy gaining edge Parseword Answer

Clue: Oldest buddy gaining edge

Answer

primal

Definition: oldest

How to solve this Parseword clue

The clue resolves to primal through the numbered wordplay changes below. Each step keeps the original phrase visible so the solution can be checked line by line.

  1. Step 1substitution

    buddy becomes pal

  2. Step 2substitution

    edge becomes rim

  3. Step 3containerIndicator: gaining

    pal gaining rim becomes primal

Puzzle credits

Setter: Emily Cox and Henry Rathvon

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