On a leash
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is TETHERED.
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Why it fits
TETHERED is the 8-letter answer to “On a leash” in the January 9, 2020 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so TETHERED both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.