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Daily Themes #17: "To be or not to be"

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The board

Hints for #17

What is the theme?

Shakespeare characters

How many words?

8 theme words and one spangram, 7 letters long.

The spangram

THEBARD

Theme word 1 (6 letters, starts with B)

BANQUO

Theme word 2 (6 letters, starts with T)

TYBALT

Theme word 3 (5 letters, starts with A)

ARIEL

Theme word 4 (6 letters, starts with Y)

YORICK

Theme word 5 (4 letters, starts with L)

LEAR

Theme word 6 (4 letters, starts with I)

IAGO

Theme word 7 (4 letters, starts with P)

PUCK

Theme word 8 (6 letters, starts with P)

PORTIA

Today's answers

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Spangram: THEBARD. Theme words: BANQUO, TYBALT, ARIEL, YORICK, LEAR, IAGO, PUCK, PORTIA.

Frequently asked questions

What is the spangram for theme #17?

It is 7 letters long and names the theme behind the clue "To be or not to be". It is on this page, folded away until you open it.

How many words are on a board?

Every letter belongs to exactly one word: a handful of theme words plus the spangram, 48 letters in all.

When does the next board come out?

Every day at midnight Eastern Time (New York). Everyone gets the same board that day.

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