Ariel is a little one
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is MERMAID.
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Why it fits
MERMAID is the 7-letter answer to “Ariel is a little one” in the December 13, 2023 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so MERMAID both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.