Archived challenge

Tuesday, 6 October 2026

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Find the five five-letter words matching each clue.

1
Bare and plain, with harsh contrast and nothing to soften it.
2
Having a fine cutting edge, or quick and clever.
3
A tall, long-legged bird of fable said to deliver newborn babies.
4
A tiny glowing speck thrown off by a fire or by electricity.
5
A large predatory sea fish with rows of pointed teeth.

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