Cause for a recall

Vincent Tenaglia

Published November 27, 2023 · Updated 9:30 AM

THE ANSWER IS

The answer is DEFECT.

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Why it fits

DEFECT is the 6-letter answer to “Cause for a recall” in the November 27, 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 DEFECT both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.