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Deluxe Waffle #52 answers and hints

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The starting grid for #52

8 words hide in this 7×7 grid. You get 25 swaps, and the best solve takes 20.

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Hints for each word in #52

Tap one hint at a time. The clue comes first. Then you get the first and last letters. The word shows only when you tap the last button.

  1. Word 1: the first row (row 1)

    Hint 1: the clue

    noun: someone who takes more time than necessary

    Hint 2: first and last letter

    It starts with L and ends with D.

    Show the word

    LAGGARD

  2. Word 2: the second row (row 3)

    Hint 1: the clue

    noun: strong feelings of embarrassment

    Hint 2: first and last letter

    It starts with C and ends with N.

    Show the word

    CHAGRIN

  3. Word 3: the third row (row 5)

    Hint 1: the clue

    verb: call upon in supplication

    Hint 2: first and last letter

    It starts with I and ends with E.

    Show the word

    IMPLORE

  4. Word 4: the fourth row (row 7)

    Hint 1: the clue

    adverb: to an extraordinary extent or degree

    Hint 2: first and last letter

    It starts with G and ends with Y.

    Show the word

    GREATLY

  5. Word 5: the first column (column 1)

    Hint 1: the clue

    noun: an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

    Hint 2: first and last letter

    It starts with L and ends with G.

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    LICKING

  6. Word 6: the second column (column 3)

    Hint 1: the clue

    verb: succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

    Hint 2: first and last letter

    It starts with G and ends with E.

    Show the word

    GRAPPLE

  7. Word 7: the third column (column 5)

    Hint 1: the clue

    noun: an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo

    Hint 2: first and last letter

    It starts with A and ends with T.

    Show the word

    AIRPORT

  8. Word 8: the fourth column (column 7)

    Hint 1: the clue

    adverb: in a stupid manner

    Hint 2: first and last letter

    It starts with D and ends with Y.

    Show the word

    DENSELY

What is the answer to Deluxe #52?

The answer is 8 words that fit together in one grid. Tap below to see all of them. This puzzle has only one answer, so if your words differ, a letter is still in the wrong place.

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Across: LAGGARD, CHAGRIN, IMPLORE, GREATLY

Down: LICKING, GRAPPLE, AIRPORT, DENSELY

How do you solve #52 in 20 swaps?

Make the swaps that fix two tiles at once first. This grid has 12 of them. The list below is one shortest route from the start to the answer.

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  1. Swap row 1, column 2 with row 4, column 1. This puts A and K in place.
  2. Swap row 1, column 5 with row 2, column 3. This puts A and R in place.
  3. Swap row 1, column 6 with row 5, column 7. This puts R and E in place.
  4. Swap row 1, column 7 with row 5, column 2. This puts D and M in place.
  5. Swap row 2, column 7 with row 3, column 4. This puts E and G in place.
  6. Swap row 3, column 1 with row 4, column 5. This puts C and P in place.
  7. Swap row 6, column 1 with row 7, column 7. This puts N and Y in place.
  8. Swap row 1, column 4 with row 3, column 6. This puts I in place.
  9. Swap row 1, column 4 with row 5, column 5. This puts G and O in place.
  10. Swap row 2, column 1 with row 3, column 5. This puts I in place.
  11. Swap row 3, column 5 with row 4, column 7. This puts R and S in place.
  12. Swap row 2, column 5 with row 5, column 3. This puts I in place.
  13. Swap row 3, column 7 with row 5, column 3. This puts P in place.
  14. Swap row 3, column 7 with row 5, column 6. This puts N in place.
  15. Swap row 5, column 6 with row 6, column 7. This puts R and L in place.
  16. Swap row 5, column 1 with row 6, column 5. This puts I in place.
  17. Swap row 6, column 5 with row 7, column 6. This puts R and L in place.
  18. Swap row 7, column 1 with row 7, column 2. This puts G in place.
  19. Swap row 7, column 2 with row 7, column 3. This puts R in place.
  20. Swap row 7, column 3 with row 7, column 4. This puts E and A in place.

What do the words in #52 mean?

LAGGARD
noun: someone who takes more time than necessary
CHAGRIN
noun: strong feelings of embarrassment
IMPLORE
verb: call upon in supplication
GREATLY
adverb: to an extraordinary extent or degree
LICKING
noun: an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
GRAPPLE
verb: succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
AIRPORT
noun: an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
DENSELY
adverb: in a stupid manner

Word meanings come from WordNet 3.1, a free English dictionary from Princeton University. Puzzle published Tuesday, April 21, 2026.