Dropping clues

Vincent Tenaglia

Published October 2, 2025 · Updated 9:30 AM

THE ANSWER IS

The answer is HINTING.

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Why it fits

HINTING is the 7-letter answer to “Dropping clues” in the October 2, 2025 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so HINTING both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.