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Issue #566 Sat 20 Sep

NYT Strands Hints & Answer — September 20, 2025

A quiet Saturday morning with a challenging grid. These puzzles reward a patient hand and a steady eye for the long way around.

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INAFIX
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  • DILEMMA
  • MESS
  • MUDDLE
  • PICKLE
  • PREDICAMENT
  • QUANDARY

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