- EXC HAN GES = EXCHANGES
- IND EC ISI ON = INDECISION
- QUI VER = QUIVER
- SHA GGY = SHAGGY
- JU DE = JUDE
- SPL UTT ER ED = SPLUTTERED
- NOR WEG IAN = NORWEGIAN



Today’s puzzle had some muscle to it. Words like POUNDING and CHALLENGED brought that steady grind, while PRIVILEGE and REJOICED gave it a positive lift. AXIOM added a clean touch of logic, and PEDDLE plus PRIMITIVE wrapped things up with a simple old-school vibe. Short, strong, and satisfying.
✨ Until tomorrow, may your day be BRIGHT and your mind stay SHARP! ✨