Lingua Puzzle #140

Starting letters

Example solution path

One way this puzzle could be solved — 4 rounds, reaching a 9-letter word for 32 points.

1. DENT→
2. NOTED→
3. NOTICED→
4. DETECTION

About Lingua

Lingua is a free daily word puzzle. You start with 6 letters, build a word, and the letters you used carry forward into the next round — your next word must be longer. The game ends when you lock in your score or when no valid words remain. Reach the Lingua Master tier with an 11+ letter word.

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