Edition No. 48 · GlobalEst. 2026
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SLANT

Fill every row with a valid word — the diagonal spells a hidden word too.

Mediumfood and travel
0 days
0:00

Across

1.Herb used in cooking
2.Complete trust or belief
3.Summary of main points
4.Not achieved victory
5.Waste or impure matter

Diagonal ↘

D.Handheld Mexican meal

How to play SLANT

  • • Click a cell or use arrow keys to navigate, then type letters to fill the grid.
  • • Each row spells a valid 5-letter word matching its Across clue.
  • • The diagonal (top-left ↘ to bottom-right) spells a hidden word — its clue is shown below the Across clues.
  • • Diagonal cells have a subtle tint to help you spot them.
  • • Toggle Auto-check for instant green/red feedback, or use a Hint to reveal one letter.
  • • Solve daily to build your streak and earn XP toward your reader level.

SLANT is an original game created by and © Franklin A. Malpass for Planet Earth News Network.