Hush money

Vincent Tenaglia

Published March 21, 2022 · Updated 9:30 AM

THE ANSWER IS

The answer is BRIBE.

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Why it fits

BRIBE is the 5-letter answer to “Hush money” in the March 21, 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 BRIBE both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.