<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[TangleTowns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A geography/travel/history puzzle for cities across the U.S.A.]]></description><link>https://www.tangletowns.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!oMjg!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff743a207-11ac-477a-b1a7-a10dc9c343ae_1035x1035.png</url><title>TangleTowns</title><link>https://www.tangletowns.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:04:35 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.tangletowns.com/feed" rel="self" 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You&#8217;ll get two hints to help find the solution. Best of all, get the answer to the <a href="https://tangletowns.substack.com/p/puzzle-29">PREVIOUS</a> puzzle. Subscribe today. It&#8217;s FREE!</p><p><strong>Warning: fans may leave spoilers in the comments below</strong></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Puzzle #29]]></title><description><![CDATA[My thanks go out to JM Yellaboy Alexander because this POST helped me create today&#8217;s puzzle.]]></description><link>https://www.tangletowns.com/p/puzzle-29</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tangletowns.com/p/puzzle-29</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TangleTowns]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JuQj!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F94f9b525-f0b7-4692-b50c-430116708b35_2708x2704.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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You&#8217;ll get two hints to help find the solution. Best of all, get the answer to the <a href="https://tangletowns.substack.com/p/puzzle-28">PREVIOUS</a> puzzle. Subscribe today. It&#8217;s FREE!</p><p><strong>Warning: fans may leave spoilers in the comments below</strong></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Puzzle #28]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virtual high-five to Francine Casalino Laura and the note which prompted me to make this puzzle.]]></description><link>https://www.tangletowns.com/p/puzzle-28</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tangletowns.com/p/puzzle-28</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TangleTowns]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:01:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kHZn!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928c1c69-ab19-4d8f-9549-cee2b31e9e03_2708x2777.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" 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You&#8217;ll get two hints to help find the solution. Best of all, get the answer to the <a href="https://tangletowns.substack.com/p/puzzle-27">PREVIOUS</a> puzzle. Subscribe today. It&#8217;s FREE!</p><p><strong>Warning: fans may leave spoilers in the comments below</strong></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Puzzle #27]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanks to Molly Jeanne and the POST for this puzzle&#8217;s origin.]]></description><link>https://www.tangletowns.com/p/puzzle-27</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tangletowns.com/p/puzzle-27</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TangleTowns]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:03:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!bWtr!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F41f96e5b-12a9-4b6d-8d9e-79fa50c5cd41_2704x2704.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!bWtr!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F41f96e5b-12a9-4b6d-8d9e-79fa50c5cd41_2704x2704.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!bWtr!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F41f96e5b-12a9-4b6d-8d9e-79fa50c5cd41_2704x2704.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!bWtr!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F41f96e5b-12a9-4b6d-8d9e-79fa50c5cd41_2704x2704.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!bWtr!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F41f96e5b-12a9-4b6d-8d9e-79fa50c5cd41_2704x2704.png 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You&#8217;ll get two hints to help find the solution. Best of all, get the answer to the <a href="https://tangletowns.substack.com/p/puzzle-26">PREVIOUS</a> puzzle. Subscribe today. It&#8217;s FREE!</p><p><strong>Warning: fans may leave spoilers in the comments below</strong></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Puzzle #26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tip of the hat to Katie Beth and the POST for today&#8217;s puzzle.]]></description><link>https://www.tangletowns.com/p/puzzle-26</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tangletowns.com/p/puzzle-26</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TangleTowns]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:03:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ueIO!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F755abc6e-73a7-4afd-89f4-681e5ed11793_2708x2704.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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You&#8217;ll get two hints to help find the solution. Best of all, get the answer to the <a href="https://tangletowns.substack.com/p/puzzle-25">PREVIOUS</a> puzzle. Subscribe today. It&#8217;s FREE!</p><p><strong>Warning: fans may leave spoilers in the comments below</strong></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Puzzle #25]]></title><description><![CDATA[This puzzle inspired by Honorable Company and his photo.]]></description><link>https://www.tangletowns.com/p/puzzle-25</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tangletowns.com/p/puzzle-25</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TangleTowns]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:02:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!clVU!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17eecc80-972c-4d35-9b11-874715e0c0e2_2704x2704.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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You&#8217;ll get two hints to help find the solution. Best of all, get the answer to the <a href="https://tangletowns.substack.com/p/puzzle-24">PREVIOUS</a> puzzle. Subscribe today. It&#8217;s FREE!</p><p><strong>Warning: fans may leave spoilers in the comments below</strong></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Puzzle #24]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tip of the hat to Dave Celone and the POST for today&#8217;s puzzle.]]></description><link>https://www.tangletowns.com/p/puzzle-24</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tangletowns.com/p/puzzle-24</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TangleTowns]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:00:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pMP9!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Faab2267b-a0bf-4ba5-a50b-348ca4dde7fc_2704x2708.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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You&#8217;ll get two hints to help find the solution. Best of all, get the answer to the <a href="https://tangletowns.substack.com/p/puzzle-23">PREVIOUS</a> puzzle. Subscribe today. It&#8217;s FREE!</p><p><strong>Warning: fans may leave spoilers in the comments below</strong></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Puzzle #23]]></title><description><![CDATA[This puzzle inspired by Austin and the POST.]]></description><link>https://www.tangletowns.com/p/puzzle-23</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tangletowns.com/p/puzzle-23</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TangleTowns]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:00:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!omzD!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6b4ae8f5-a11c-4498-84e8-c27cedef092e_2708x2704.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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You&#8217;ll get two hints to help find the solution. Best of all, get the answer to the <a href="https://tangletowns.substack.com/p/puzzle-22">PREVIOUS</a> puzzle. Subscribe today. It&#8217;s FREE!</p><p><strong>Warning: fans may leave spoilers in the comments below</strong></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Puzzle #22]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kudos to The Coddiwomple Pilgrim and the POST for helping make this puzzle.]]></description><link>https://www.tangletowns.com/p/puzzle-22</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tangletowns.com/p/puzzle-22</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TangleTowns]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:00:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wYZT!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F27f328a9-deb6-432e-8f10-799365e75176_2704x2704.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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You&#8217;ll get two hints to help find the solution. Best of all, get the answer to the <a href="https://tangletowns.substack.com/p/puzzle-21">PREVIOUS</a> puzzle. Subscribe today. It&#8217;s FREE!</p><p><strong>Warning: fans may leave spoilers in the comments below</strong></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Puzzle #21]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheers to Kelly Grogan and her post for the source of this puzzle.]]></description><link>https://www.tangletowns.com/p/puzzle-21</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tangletowns.com/p/puzzle-21</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TangleTowns]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:01:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!58qG!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdf3569b7-10d9-4c10-9430-95ec33b6c62b_2704x2704.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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You&#8217;ll get two hints to help find the solution. Best of all, get the answer to the <a href="https://tangletowns.substack.com/p/puzzle-20">PREVIOUS</a> puzzle. Subscribe today. It&#8217;s FREE!</p><p><strong>Warning: fans may leave spoilers in the comments below</strong></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Puzzle #20]]></title><description><![CDATA[My thanks go out to Manupriya because his post helped me create today&#8217;s puzzle.]]></description><link>https://www.tangletowns.com/p/puzzle-20</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tangletowns.com/p/puzzle-20</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TangleTowns]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:03:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!bNU7!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa93e1af9-4400-47f6-a312-8aee85039c70_2708x2704.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" 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You&#8217;ll get two hints to help find the solution. Best of all, get the answer to the <a href="https://tangletowns.substack.com/p/puzzle-19">PREVIOUS</a> puzzle. Subscribe today. It&#8217;s FREE!</p><p><strong>Warning: fans may leave spoilers in the comments below</strong></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Puzzle #19]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virtual high-five to Lexis Calista and the POST which prompted me to make this puzzle.]]></description><link>https://www.tangletowns.com/p/puzzle-19</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tangletowns.com/p/puzzle-19</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TangleTowns]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:01:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wNSu!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb6642fbd-7107-4b4b-87a6-c1eb362a9226_2704x2704.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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You&#8217;ll get two hints to help find the solution AND the answer to the previous puzzle. Subscribe today. It&#8217;s FREE!</p><p><strong>Warning: fans may leave spoilers in the comments below</strong></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Answer #18]]></title><description><![CDATA[Please let all your friends and relatives in Iowa know the fun facts associated with this city.]]></description><link>https://www.tangletowns.com/p/answer-18</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tangletowns.com/p/answer-18</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TangleTowns]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZF33!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7a597a0e-1dfd-413d-84c2-740fecdc1b34_2708x2704.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Please let all your friends and relatives in Iowa know the fun facts associated with this city.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Puzzle #18]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virtual high-five to Amy in the Suburbs whose post prompted me to make this puzzle.]]></description><link>https://www.tangletowns.com/p/puzzle-18</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tangletowns.com/p/puzzle-18</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TangleTowns]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:02:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Virtual high-five to <span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Amy in the Suburbs&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:6796839,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/7276f321-32db-49e0-a472-23db2a05b0c3_1254x1254.png&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;edcf0f4e-2f6e-48ba-83f8-0a6b3709bc30&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> whose <a href="https://substack.com/home/post/p-198064517">post</a> prompted me to make this puzzle. </p><p>Subscribers get two hints to help solve puzzles. If you like these word scrambles but want hints, please subscribe today. It&#8217;s FREE!</p><p><strong>Warning: fans may leave spoilers in the comments below</strong></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Answer #17]]></title><description><![CDATA[Please let all your friends and relatives in North Carolina know the fun facts associated with this city.]]></description><link>https://www.tangletowns.com/p/answer-17</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tangletowns.com/p/answer-17</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TangleTowns]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:02:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DjpQ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd62fd7b2-a012-4bf2-adc2-23e4900888fa_2708x2713.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DjpQ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd62fd7b2-a012-4bf2-adc2-23e4900888fa_2708x2713.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DjpQ!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd62fd7b2-a012-4bf2-adc2-23e4900888fa_2708x2713.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DjpQ!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd62fd7b2-a012-4bf2-adc2-23e4900888fa_2708x2713.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DjpQ!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd62fd7b2-a012-4bf2-adc2-23e4900888fa_2708x2713.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DjpQ!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd62fd7b2-a012-4bf2-adc2-23e4900888fa_2708x2713.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DjpQ!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd62fd7b2-a012-4bf2-adc2-23e4900888fa_2708x2713.png" width="498" height="499.0260989010989" 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H. Bonilla and her post which was the starting point for this puzzle.]]></description><link>https://www.tangletowns.com/p/puzzle-17</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tangletowns.com/p/puzzle-17</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TangleTowns]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:01:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vhxC!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F37f233bc-8b10-4d00-9afd-7f268789eb0b_2704x2708.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vhxC!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F37f233bc-8b10-4d00-9afd-7f268789eb0b_2704x2708.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source 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H. Bonilla&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:147007552,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/643198f3-4561-46eb-b34d-5a1ceff717bd_2736x3648.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;19d21f1c-382f-451e-bb67-e3dd98eebb43&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> and her <a href="https://substack.com/home/post/p-201542189">post</a> which was the starting point for this puzzle. </p><p>Subscribers get two hints to help solve puzzles. If you like these word scrambles but want hints, please subscribe today. It&#8217;s FREE!</p><p><strong>Warning: fans may leave spoilers in the comments below</strong></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Answer #16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Never miss another puzzle.]]></description><link>https://www.tangletowns.com/p/answer-16</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tangletowns.com/p/answer-16</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TangleTowns]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:03:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!MWVz!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf02b6ce-5ce9-4e8c-856d-4496318cefc8_2713x2704.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!MWVz!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf02b6ce-5ce9-4e8c-856d-4496318cefc8_2713x2704.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!MWVz!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf02b6ce-5ce9-4e8c-856d-4496318cefc8_2713x2704.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!MWVz!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf02b6ce-5ce9-4e8c-856d-4496318cefc8_2713x2704.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!MWVz!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf02b6ce-5ce9-4e8c-856d-4496318cefc8_2713x2704.png 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