Anxious

Vincent Tenaglia

Published March 17, 2026 · Updated 9:30 AM

THE ANSWER IS

The answer is TENSE.

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Why it fits

TENSE is the 5-letter answer to “Anxious” in the March 17, 2026 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so TENSE both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.

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