By ___ and bounds
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is LEAPS.
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Why it fits
LEAPS is the 5-letter answer to “By ___ and bounds” in the January 19, 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 LEAPS both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.