Short-lived items
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is EPHEMERA.
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Why it fits
EPHEMERA is the 8-letter answer to “Short-lived items” in the October 12, 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 EPHEMERA both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.