Second-in-command

Vincent Tenaglia

Published March 12, 2023 · Updated 9:30 AM

THE ANSWER IS

The answer is DEPUTY.

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Why it fits

DEPUTY is the 6-letter answer to “Second-in-command” in the March 12, 2023 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so DEPUTY both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.