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Cryptic Tuesday by Cathy Saxton

These mini cryptic puzzles were posted most Tuesdays from January-November, 2025.

Puzzle for Tuesday, November 25, 2025

The answers to the six cryptic clues will fit into the grid; their placement is for you to determine!

This final Cryptic Tuesday is a variety cryptic.

Five of the clues have an extra letter that needs to be removed before solving.
Anagram those five letters to form a word that needs to be added to the remaining clue (the one not giving up a letter).

Fresh oregano originally found in Nevada, then in Spain

Government agent recalled her delay

It might prompt you to say you season without a bit of lime

Knew early team race

Ring found in soda on utensil

Stare endlessly and empty dreamy latte

Thanks to my playtesters!—Andrea, Jonah, Max, Sara, and Tom.
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