Mistreat

Vincent Tenaglia

Published December 25, 2025 · Updated 9:30 AM

THE ANSWER IS

The answer is ABUSE.

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Why it fits

ABUSE is the 5-letter answer to “Mistreat” in the December 25, 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 ABUSE both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.