2022 Puzzle 10: “Four by Fours” HINT
There are exactly 16 four- letter words in the grid that can be combined to form eight eight-letter words. Look for those eight-letter words in the clues.
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Next puzzle coming Dec 24.
Only solvers with a Screen Name are listed.
22 people have solved the Mega-Meta
121 people have solved the Red Herring
Incorrect: Red Herring (5), Mega-Meta (22)
121 people have solved the Red Herring
Incorrect: Red Herring (5), Mega-Meta (22)