Long work of fiction
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is NOVEL.
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Why it fits
NOVEL is the 5-letter answer to “Long work of fiction” in the May 31, 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 NOVEL both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.