Archive · Puzzle #43
Saturday, July 4, 2026
LexSweep
LexSweep #43 (Saturday, July 4, 2026) is a weekend puzzle, calibrated to the hardest tier in the weekly rotation. Weekend symmetric squares often involve at least one word per row drawn from the long tail of the TWL — technical, archaic, or otherwise uncommon English words. The validator confirms each is solvable through deduction; players who get stuck on a single letter should consult the related-words page for the unfamiliar entry rather than abandoning the puzzle.
Early-month LexSweep entries open the calendar month and are useful starting points for new players building a streak from a clean date. Puzzle #43 fits in the continuous archive numbering, but the first week of a month makes a natural anchor for streak-tracking.