Tagline Answers for October 21, 2026

Puzzle #165

Level 1

How certain worms feed (not an assessment of their character)

Word lengths: 7 + 4

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LEECHES SUCK

Level 2

How a detective might solve financial crimes

Word lengths: 5 + 5

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CHECK CLUES

Level 3

It’s useful for finding a mate

Word lengths: 5 + 4

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CHESS LUCK

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