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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.

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Past puzzle — Friday, October 2, 2026. Streaks and XP are only earned on today's puzzle. Play today's →

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Across

1.Lead weight on a fishing line
2.Surrounded by; in the vicinity of
3.Egg-shaped
4.Foolish or awkward
5.Brought forth; gave rise to

Diagonal ↘

D.Small enclosed field, often part of an old estate

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.