Beach hazard

Vincent Tenaglia

Published January 22, 2022 · Updated 9:30 AM

THE ANSWER IS

The answer is SUNBURN.

Tap reveal when you’re ready—the letters stay hidden until then.

Why it fits

SUNBURN is the 7-letter answer to “Beach hazard” in the January 22, 2022 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so SUNBURN both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.