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Flames leap initially across SouthParseword Answer
The Parseword #280 answer for November 4, 2026 is lovers. The definition is flames.
Puzzle #280November 4, 2026
Puzzle Number
#280
Puzzle Date
November 4, 2026
Difficulty
medium
Answer Length
6 letters / 1 word
Flames leap initially across South Parseword Answer
Clue: Flames leap initially across South
Answer
lovers
Definition: flames
How to solve this Parseword clue
The clue resolves to lovers through the numbered wordplay changes below. Each step keeps the original phrase visible so the solution can be checked line by line.
- Step 1selectionIndicator: initially
leap initially becomes l
- Step 2substitution
across becomes over
- Step 3substitution
south becomes s
- Step 4charade
l over s becomes lovers
Puzzle credits
Setter: Gennaro / Unch
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