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Edition No. 99 · GlobalEst. 2026
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SLANT

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

Easyscience and nature

Past puzzle — Monday, September 28, 2026. Streaks and XP are only earned on today's puzzle. Play today's →

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Across

1.Small oval fruit used for oil or eaten pickled
2.To criticize harshly
3.A series of images during sleep
4.A slice of beef, often grilled
5.Color of grass or leaves

Diagonal ↘

D.Vast body of salt water

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.