___ and blood
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is FLESH.
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Why it fits
FLESH is the 5-letter answer to “___ and blood” in the August 5, 2021 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so FLESH both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.