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Wordspine #24

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Answers for puzzle #24. Every word below follows the spine: the first letter starts the word, the last letter ends it, and any letters in between appear in that order somewhere inside.

Why words fit

Take SG. A word like sabbath looks close but doesn't count — it starts with S but ends with H, not G. Order is the whole game.

Pro — four levels

Level 1SG1477 words fit

starts with S and ends with G.

sabotaging, sacrificing, sagging, sailing, saluting, salvaging, sampling, sandbag, sanding, sang, satisfying, saving, savoring, sawing, saying, scag, scalding, scalping, scamming, scanning, scarfing, scaring, scattering, scavenging, scheduling, scheming, schmoozing, schooling, scintillating, scolding … and 1447 more

All words that fit SG

Scoring on this level: SANG = 6 points, SCINTILLATING = 15 points.

Level 2REL158 words fit

starts with R and ends with L, with E in between, in that order.

racquetball, real, rebel, rebuttal, recall, reciprocal, recital, recreational, rectal, redial, reel, referral, refill, refusal, regal, regimental, regional, rehearsal, remedial, removal, renal, renewal, rental, repeal, reprisal, resentful, residual, resourceful, respectful, restful … and 128 more

All words that fit REL

Scoring on this level: REAL = 8 points, RECREATIONAL = 16 points.

Level 3SCRM30 words fit

starts with S and ends with M, with C then R in between, in that order.

scram, scream, scrotum, spectrum, sacerdotalism, sacramentalism, sacrarium, sacrum, scalariform, scalogram, scattergram, schoolmarm, schoolroom, sclerotium, screwworm, scrim, scriptorium, scrum, sectarianism, secularism, sickroom, simulacrum, sociogram, spectrogram, spectroheliogram, stockroom, structuralism, submicrogram, synchronism, syncretism

All words that fit SCRM

Scoring on this level: SCRAM = 11 points, SPECTROHELIOGRAM = 22 points.

Level 4UNEIL31 words fit

starts with U and ends with L, with N then E then I in between, in that order.

unconventional, unethical, unprofessional, unveil, unbeautiful, uncommercial, uncongenial, uncontroversial, undenominational, undialectical, unecological, uneconomical, unemotional, unempirical, unequivocal, unessential, unexceptional, ungenial, unhysterical, unideological, unidimensional, unidirectional, unintentional, unmerciful, unrhetorical, unsensational, unsentimental, unsymmetrical, untechnical, untheoretical … and 1 more

All words that fit UNEIL

Scoring on this level: UNVEIL = 14 points, UNDENOMINATIONAL = 24 points.

Ranks on this day

  • Beginner0
  • Good Start27
  • Moving Up61
  • Good101
  • Solid168
  • Nice255
  • Great349
  • Genius469
  • Perfect670
Play this Pro day

Sprint — ten rounds

Sprint can't be replayed, so this is the record of the day.

Round 1SD1716 words fit

starts with S and ends with D.

sabotaged, sacred, sacrificed, sad, saddened, saddled, safeguard, said, sailed, salad, salted, saluted, salvaged, sampled, sanctioned, sand, sandalwood, sanded, satisfied, saturated, saved, savored, sawed, scald, scaled, scalped, scammed, scampered, scanned, scared, scarred, scattered, scented, scheduled, schemed, schizoid, schooled, scolded, scooped, scorched, scoreboard, scored, scorned, scoured, scouted, scrambled, scraped, scrapped, scratched, screamed, screened, screwed, scribbled, scripted, scrubbed, scrutinized, scud, scuttled, seaboard, seafood, sealed, searched, seared, seasoned, seated, seaweed, secluded, second, seconded, secured, sedated, seduced, seed, seemed, seized, selected, send, sensed, sentenced, separated, sequestered, sequined, served, serviced, settled, severed, sewed, shackled, shad, shafted, shagged, shamed, shanghaied, shaped, shared, sharpened, shattered, shaved, shed, shelled, sheltered, shepherd, shield, shielded, shifted, shipped, shipwrecked, shipyard, shithead, shocked, shopped, shorted, shorthand, shorthanded, shortsighted, should, shouted, shoved, shoveled, showed, showered, shred, shredded, shrewd, shriveled, shroud, shrugged, shuffled, shunned, sicced, sickened, sideboard, sided, sidetracked, sighted, signaled, signed, silenced, simulated, singed, sinned, sipped, sisterhood, situated, sized, skateboard, skated, skewed, skewered, skid, skidded, skied, skilled, skimmed, skinned, skipped, slammed, slanted, slapped, slashed, slated, slaughtered, slaved, slayed, sled, sleepyhead, sliced, slid, slighted, slipped, slithered, sloshed, slowed, slugged, slumlord, slumped, smacked, smashed, smeared, smelled, smiled, smoked, smorgasbord, smothered, smudged, smuggled, snagged, snapped, snatched, sneaked, sneezed, sniffed, snorted, snowballed, snowboard, snowed, snubbed, snuggled, soaked, soared, sobered, socialized, socked, sod, soiled, sold, solenoid, solicited, solid, solved, sophisticated, sordid, sorted, sound, sounded, southbound, spaced, spanked, spared, sparked, spawned, specialized, specified, speed, spelled, spend, spied, spiked, spilled, spirited, splendid, spliced, spoiled, sponsored, spooked, spotted, sprained, sprawled, sprayed, spread … and 1476 more

All words that fit SD
Round 2FS2628 words fit

starts with F and ends with S.

fabulous, faceless, faces, facetious, facets, facials, facilities, factions, factories, factors, facts, faculties, fades, fads, faggots, fags, failings, fails, failures, fairgrounds, fairies, fairness, faithfulness, faithless, falls, familiars, families, famous, fanatics, fangs, fans, fantabulous, fantasies, farewells, farmers, farms, farts, fashions, fatalities, fates, fathers, fatigues, faucets, faults, favorites, favors, favours, faxes, fearless, fears, feathers, feats, features, feces, feckless, feds, feeders, feeds, feelers, feelings, feels, fees, fellahs, fellas, fellers, fellows, felonies, felonious, felons, females, feminists, femmes, fences, fenders, ferrets, fess, festivals, festivities, fetus, fetuses, feuds, fiberglass, fibers, fibrosis, ficus, fields, fiends, fifths, fifties, fighters, fights, figures, figurines, files, fillets, fillings, fills, filmmakers, films, filters, finalists, finals, finances, finders, findings, finds, fines, fingernails, fingerprints, fingers, fingertips, finishes, fins, firearms, fireballs, firecrackers, firefighters, fireflies, fireplaces, fires, fireworks, firms, firs, fishes, fists, fitness, fits, fittings, fives, fixes, fixings, fixtures, flags, flakes, flames, flanks, flapjacks, flaps, flares, flashbacks, flashes, flashlights, flats, flatters, flavors, flavours, flawless, flaws, fleas, flecks, flicks, fliers, flies, flights, flippers, flips, flirtatious, floats, floodgates, floods, floorboards, floors, flops, florists, floss, flowers, flows, fluids, flunkies, flurries, flutes, flyers, focus, focuses, foibles, folds, folks, followers, follows, foods, foolishness, fools, footnotes, footprints, footsies, footsteps, forbids, forceps, forces, forefathers, foreigners, forensics, forests, forfeits, forgeries, forgets, forgiveness, forgives, forks, formations, forms, formulas, forties, fortress, fortuitous, fortunes, foundations, fountains, fours, foxes, foxholes, fractions, fractures, fragments, framers, frames, franchises, francs, franks, fraternities, frauds, freaks, freedoms, frees, freeways, freezers, freezes, frequencies, freshness, friendless, friends, friendships, fries, frightens, frills, fringes, fritters, frivolous, frogs, frontiers … and 2388 more

All words that fit FS
Round 3CLD448 words fit

starts with C and ends with D, with L in between, in that order.

calculated, called, calmed, canceled, cancelled, caseload, celebrated, celled, centerfold, chalkboard, chalked, challenged, channeled, child, childhood, chilled, chloroformed, circled, circulated, civilized, clad, claimed, clammed, clamped, clapped, classified, clawed, cleaned, cleansed, cleared, clicked, climbed, clinched, clipboard, clipped, clobbered, clocked, clod, clogged, cloistered, cloned, closed, closeted, clothed, clotted, cloud, clouded, clubbed, clutched, coiled, cold, collaborated, collapsed, collected, collided, colonized, colored, coloured, compelled, complained, completed, complicated, concealed, concluded, conflicted, congratulated, consoled, consolidated, consulted, contemplated, controlled, cooled, cornfield, could, crawled, crippled, crumbled, crumpled, cuddled, cultivated, cultured, curled, caballed, cabled, cackled, cajoled, cakewalked, calamined, calcified, calcimined, calcined, calendared, calendered, calibrated, calibred, calipered, calked, callipered, calloused, callused, calorized, calqued, calumniated, calved, camailed, camelopard, camouflaged, canaled, canalised, canalized, canalled, candled, candlelighted, candlewood, canfield, cannibalised, cannibalized, cannonballed, canoodled, cantilevered, cantillated, canulated, capitalised, capitalized, capitulated, caprioled, capsulated, capsuled, capsulized, caracoled, caracolled, caramelised, caramelized, carboxylated, carbuncled, carillonned, carload, caroled, carolled, carpooled, cartelised, cartelized, cartload, cartwheeled, casseroled, castellated, castled, catabolized, cataloged, catalogued, catalyzed, catapulted, catcalled, caterwauled, catholicized, cauld, caulked, cavaliered, caviled, cavilled, ceiled, ceilinged, cellared, celluloid, centralised, centralized, centupled, cephalad, cephalopod, chalcid, chaliced, chandeliered, chandelled, channelized, channelled, chapleted, charbroiled, charcoaled, cheerlead, cheerled, chelated, cheliped, cheloid, chesterfield, chield, childbed, childproofed, chiliad, chilopod, chiseled, chiselled, chloralosed, chlorid, chlorinated, cholecystectomized, chortled, chromolithographed, chronicled, chrysalid, chrysomelid, chuckled, chucklehead, chuckleheaded, chugalugged, cichlid, ciliated, circularised, circularized, circumambulated, circumvallated, civilianized, civilised, clabbered, clacked, clagged, clambered, clamored, clamoured, clanged, clangored, clangoured, clanked, clapboard, clapboarded, clapperclawed, clarified, clarioned, clashed, clasped, classed, classicized, clattered, claughted, clavered, clavichord, clayed, cleanhanded, clearheaded, cleated, cleaved … and 208 more

All words that fit CLD
Round 4CPS1139 words fit

starts with C and ends with S, with P in between, in that order.

campaigns, campers, campos, camps, campus, campuses, capabilities, capitalists, capitals, caps, capsules, captains, captives, cartographers, caterpillars, centerpieces, champions, championships, champs, chaperones, chaps, chapters, checkpoints, checkups, chimps, chips, chompers, choppers, chops, chopsticks, chumps, clippers, clippings, clips, clumps, collapses, companies, companions, compares, compartments, compass, compels, competitions, competitors, complains, complaints, completes, complexities, complicates, complications, compliments, components, composers, compounds, compressions, compromises, computers, concepts, conspicuous, conspiracies, conspirators, contraceptives, coopers, copies, coppers, cops, corporations, corps, corpses, correspondents, corresponds, couples, coupons, cramps, craps, creepers, creeps, crepes, cripes, cripples, crisps, crops, crumpets, crypts, cupboards, cupcakes, cups, cyclops, cypress, cyprus, cachepots, cacographies, cacophonies, cacophonous, cadetships, cajaputs, cajeputs, cajuputs, calcspars, calipashes, calipees, calipers, caliphates, caliphs, calligraphers, calligraphies, calligraphists, calliopes, callipees, callipers, callipygous, callithumps, calotypes, calpacks, calpacs, calthrops, caltraps, caltrops, calypsoes, calypsonians, calypsos, calypters, calyptras, camelopards, camerapersons, campaigners, campaniles, campanologies, campanologists, campanulas, campcrafts, campesinos, campfires, campgrounds, camphenes, camphines, camphires, camphols, camphoraceous, camphorates, camphors, campiness, campinesses, campings, campions, campongs, camporees, campsites, campylobacters, campylotropous, canapes, candlepins, candlepowers, canephors, canopies, cantaloupes, cantaloups, cantraips, cantraps, cantrips, capableness, capablenesses, capacious, capaciousness, capaciousnesses, capacitances, capacitates, capacitations, capacities, capacitors, caparisons, capelans, capelets, capelins, capercaillies, capercailzies, caperers, capers, capes, capeskins, capeworks, capfuls, caphs, capias, capiases, capillaries, capillarities, capitalises, capitalisms, capitalizations, capitalizes, capitations, capitols, capitularies, capitulates, capitulations, capless, caplets, caplins, capmakers, caponatas, caponiers, caponizes, capons, caporals, capos, capotes, capouches, cappers, cappings, cappuccinos, capriccios, caprices, capricious, capriciousness, capriciousnesses, caprifications, caprifigs, caprioles, capris, caprocks, caprolactams, capsaicins, capsicins, capsicums, capsids, capsizes, capsomers, capstans, capstones, capsulizes, captaincies, captainships, captans, captionless, captions, captious, captiousness, captiousnesses, captivates … and 899 more

All words that fit CPS
Round 5TRS2094 words fit

starts with T and ends with S, with R in between, in that order.

tailors, takers, tankers, tantrums, tarantulas, tardiness, targets, tarts, taxpayers, teachers, teamsters, tears, teenagers, telegrams, tellers, temperatures, tempers, temptress, tenderness, tenors, terminus, termites, terms, terrifies, territories, terrorists, terrors, theaters, theatres, theatrics, theirs, theories, therapists, theres, thermos, thesaurus, thinkers, thinners, thirds, thirties, thorns, threads, threatens, threats, thrills, thrives, throats, thrones, throwers, throws, thrusters, thrusts, tigers, timbers, timers, tippers, tireless, tires, toddlers, togetherness, tomorrows, toothbrushes, torches, torpedoes, tortillas, tortious, tortures, torturous, tourists, tournaments, tours, towards, towers, traces, trackers, tracks, tractors, trades, traditions, tragedies, trailers, trails, trainees, trains, traitors, traits, tramps, trans, transactions, transcends, transcripts, transfers, transfusions, transgressions, translators, transmissions, transmitters, transports, transvestites, trappings, traps, trashes, traumas, travelers, travellers, travels, trays, treacherous, treads, treasures, treaters, treaties, treatments, treats, trees, trellis, tremendous, tremors, trenches, trends, trespass, trespassers, trials, tribulations, triceps, tricks, tries, triggers, trimmers, trimmings, trinkets, triplets, trips, triumphs, trolls, troopers, troops, trophies, tropics, troublemakers, troubles, trousers, truckers, trucks, truffles, trumpets, trumps, trunks, truss, trustees, trusts, truths, tryouts, tubers, tumors, turds, turkeys, turks, turnips, turns, turtles, tutors, tyrants, tyres, tabards, tabarets, tabernacles, tabers, tablatures, tablewares, taborers, taborets, taborines, taborins, tabors, tabourers, tabourets, tabours, tabulators, tachometers, tachyarrhythmias, tachycardias, taciturnities, tackboards, tackers, tackifiers, tacklers, taffarels, tafferels, taffrails, tagboards, taggers, tagrags, tahrs, tailboards, tailenders, tailers, tailgaters, tailleurs, tailorbirds, tailorings, tailraces, tailwaters, takeovers, talars, talebearers, talebearings, talers, talkers, talliers, tamaracks, tamaraos, tamaraus, tamarillos, tamarinds, tamarins, tamaris, tamarisks, tambouras, tambourers, tambourines, tambours, tamburas, tamburs, tamers, tamperers, tampers, tanagers, tanbarks, tangerines, tanglers, tangrams, tanistries, tankards, tanneries, tanners, tanrecs, tantalizers, tantaras, tantras … and 1854 more

All words that fit TRS
Round 6PING910 words fit

starts with P and ends with G, with I then N in between, in that order.

pacing, packing, padding, paddling, paging, painting, pampering, pandering, panicking, panting, parachuting, parading, paralyzing, parasailing, parenting, parking, participating, parting, partying, passing, patching, patrolling, patronizing, patting, paving, pawing, pawning, paying, pecking, pedaling, peddling, peeing, peeking, peeling, peeping, peering, pelting, pending, penetrating, percolating, perfecting, performing, permitting, perpetuating, persecuting, pertaining, pestering, petitioning, petting, phasing, philandering, photographing, picketing, picking, picturing, piddling, piecing, piercing, piling, pimping, pinching, ping, pining, pinning, piping, pissing, pitching, pitting, pitying, placing, plaguing, planing, planning, planting, plating, playing, plaything, pleading, pleasing, pleasuring, pledging, plotting, plowing, plucking, plugging, plumbing, plummeting, plunging, poaching, pointing, poisoning, poking, policing, polishing, polling, polluting, pooling, popping, poring, posing, positioning, possessing, posting, postponing, potting, pounding, pouring, pouting, powering, practicing, practising, praising, prancing, prattling, praying, preaching, preceding, predicting, preparing, prepping, prescribing, presenting, presiding, pressing, pressuring, presuming, pretending, preventing, preying, primping, printing, prioritizing, proceeding, processing, prodding, producing, profiling, programming, progressing, projecting, promising, promoting, prompting, proofing, proposing, propositioning, propping, prosecuting, protecting, protesting, protruding, providing, proving, provoking, pruning, prying, publishing, pudding, puffing, puking, pulling, pulsating, pumping, punching, punishing, purchasing, purging, pursuing, pushing, putting, puzzling, pacemaking, pacesetting, pacifying, packaging, packeting, paddocking, padlocking, paganising, paganizing, paginating, paiking, paining, painkilling, painstaking, pairing, palatalizing, palavering, paling, palisading, palletising, palletizing, palliating, palling, palming, palpating, palpitating, palsying, paltering, pamphleteering, panbroiling, pancaking, pandying, paneling, panelling, panfrying, panging, panhandling, panning, pantomiming, paperhanging, papering, papermaking, paradropping, paraffining, paragliding, paragoning, paragraphing, paralleling, parallelling, paralysing, parameterizing, parametrizing, paraphrasing, parasitising, parasitizing, parawing, parboiling, parbuckling, parceling, parcelling, parching, pardoning, parenthesizing, parfocalizing, pargeting, pargetting, parging, paring, parlaying … and 670 more

All words that fit PING
Round 7CUIS635 words fit

starts with C and ends with S, with U then I in between, in that order.

calculations, casualties, cautious, centuries, circuits, clumsiness, columnists, communications, communists, communities, conclusions, concussions, consultations, contributions, contusions, councilors, counties, countries, couriers, cousins, cruisers, cruises, cubbies, curious, curtains, cushions, cuticles, caciquisms, caducities, calmodulins, calumniates, calumniations, calumniators, calumnies, calumnious, capitularies, capitulations, cappuccinos, capsulizes, capuchins, carburetions, carburises, carburizations, carburizes, caricaturists, cartularies, casuarinas, casuistries, casuists, caudices, caudillismos, caudillos, caulicles, cauliflowerets, cauliflowers, caulis, caulkings, causalgias, causalities, causations, causatives, causeries, causticities, caustics, cauteries, cauterizations, cauterizes, cautions, cautiousness, cautiousnesses, cellularities, cellulites, cellulitides, cellulitis, cellulitises, celluloids, cellulosics, centauries, centrifugations, centurions, ceruloplasmins, ceruminous, cerusites, cerussites, charcuteries, charquis, chartularies, chateaubriands, chauvinisms, chauvinists, chemiluminescences, chemoautotrophies, chemosurgeries, chemotherapeutics, chemurgies, cherubims, chiaroscurists, chinquapins, chloroquines, chubbiness, chubbinesses, chuckies, chumminess, chumminesses, chumships, chunkiness, churchgoings, churchianities, churchings, churchliness, churchlinesses, churchmanships, churlishness, churlishnesses, churnings, chutists, cinquains, cinquecentists, cinquefoils, circuities, circuitous, circuitousness, circuitousnesses, circuitries, circularises, circularities, circularizations, circularizes, circulations, circumambulations, circumcircles, circumcisers, circumcises, circumcisions, circumfusions, circumlocutions, circumnavigates, circumnavigations, circumnavigators, circumscribes, circumscriptions, circumspections, circumstantialities, circumstantiates, circumvallations, circumventions, circumvolutions, citriculturists, citrullines, clairaudiences, claudications, claustrophobias, cliquishness, cliquishnesses, cloudberries, cloudiness, cloudinesses, clubbiness, clubbinesses, clumsinesses, clupeids, clupeoids, coadjutrices, coagulabilities, coagulations, coatimundis, coauthorships, cocultivates, cocultivations, coeducations, coequalities, coevolutions, cofunctions, colleagueships, colloquialisms, colloquialities, colloquials, colloquies, colloquists, colloquiums, collusions, colluviums, colubrids, columbines, columbites, columbiums, columniations, combustibilities, combustibles, combustions, commensurabilities, commensurations, comminutions, communalisms, communalists, communalities, communalizes, communicabilities, communicableness, communicablenesses, communicants, communicatees, communicates, communicativeness, communicativenesses, communicators, communions, communiques, communises, communisms, communitarianisms, communitarians, communizations, communizes, commutations, commutativities, compulsions, compulsiveness, compulsivenesses, compulsivities, compulsories, compunctions, compunctious, compurgations, computabilities, computations, computerises, computerists, computerizations, computerizes, computerniks, computerphobias, conceptualises, conceptualisms, conceptualists, conceptualities, conceptualizations, conceptualizers, conceptualizes, conclusiveness … and 395 more

All words that fit CUIS
Round 8BTER136 words fit

starts with B and ends with R, with T then E in between, in that order.

babysitter, banister, bannister, banter, barometer, barrister, bartender, barter, batter, beater, bestseller, betrayer, better, bitter, blather, blotter, bluster, bolster, booster, bother, breakwater, breather, brighter, brother, buster, bustier, butcher, butler, butter, bystander, backbiter, backscatter, backstabber, backwater, baiter, balloter, baluster, bandmaster, banqueter, banterer, baptizer, bardolater, barnstormer, barrater, barterer, baster, batcher, bather, bathwater, battener, battier, battler, beastlier, beautifier, beautifuler, beefeater, beetler, begetter, belittler, bellwether, belter, benefiter, besetter, bespatter, betatter, bibliolater, bilgewater, billeter, bimester, birdwatcher, birther, bister, bitchier, biter, bitterer, bittier, blacklister, blackwater, blanketflower, blaster, blastier, blatherer, blatter, bleater, blether, blighter, blister, blither, bloater, blockbuster, bloodthirstier, blotchier, blottier, blunter, blurter, blusterer, boaster, boatbuilder, boater, bolometer, bolsterer, bolter, bonesetter, bootlegger, bootlicker, botcher, botchier, bottler, bottomer, boycotter, braillewriter, brainstormer, brainteaser, brattier, breakfaster, breaststroker, breathier, brightener, bristlier, brittler, broadcaster, broncobuster, bruiter, budgeteer, budgeter, buffeter, bullfighter, bullterrier, bunter, burgomaster, burster, bushmaster, butterflyer, butterier, buttoner, buttonholer

All words that fit BTER
Round 9MDDLE5 words fit

starts with M and ends with E, with D then D then L in between, in that order.

meddle, meddlesome, middle, muddle, mollycoddle

All words that fit MDDLE
Round 10STIVE49 words fit

starts with S and ends with E, with T then I then V in between, in that order.

secretive, sedative, seductive, selective, sensitive, speculative, strive, subjective, substantive, suggestive, supportive, sanative, segregative, semiconservative, semiquantitative, separative, seronegative, seropositive, significative, simulative, sorptive, sportive, sporulative, stative, stimulative, subcurative, subjectivise, subjectivize, subjunctive, subordinative, substantiative, substantivize, substitutive, subtractive, suffocative, summative, supercompetitive, superconductive, superconservative, supereffective, superlative, superregenerative, supersensitive, suppletive, suppurative, surjective, susceptive, sustentative, syncopative

All words that fit STIVE

Questions

What were the answers to Wordspine #24?
They're all above — every word that fits each spine, recognizable words first.
Can I still play this puzzle?
Pro days stay playable with an account. Sprint is today-only.
When do answers get published?
The day after the puzzle runs. Today's answers are never posted.