Made headway

Vincent Tenaglia

Published September 2, 2021 · Updated 9:30 AM

THE ANSWER IS

The answer is ADVANCED.

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Why it fits

ADVANCED is the 8-letter answer to “Made headway” in the September 2, 2021 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so ADVANCED both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.