Withdraws to safety
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is EVACUATES.
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Why it fits
EVACUATES is the 9-letter answer to “Withdraws to safety” in the November 2, 2026 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so EVACUATES both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.