Helpful nudges

Vincent Tenaglia

Published August 16, 2023 · Updated 9:30 AM

THE ANSWER IS

The answer is HINTS.

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Why it fits

HINTS is the 5-letter answer to “Helpful nudges” in the August 16, 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 HINTS both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.