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Must an unlimited clue relate to a remaining word?

Reported by a single poster or a split discussion; no official ruling.

  • DarkRedScorpion · Community · 2026-06-04
  • play2times · Community · 2026-06-03

Players say it needn't, though one that matches nothing is pointless. It is mainly for collecting earlier unguessed words.

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