Under stress
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is TENSE.
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Why it fits
TENSE is the 5-letter answer to “Under stress” in the September 27, 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 TENSE both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.