Duplicate Letters

Definition

Duplicate letters are repeated letters within a single answer, such as the two Os in FLOOD or two Ls in SKILL. They are a frequent blind spot because openers usually avoid repeats.

Why it matters

Failing to consider duplicates strands solvers when single-letter assumptions fail; awareness keeps your candidate list complete.

Examples

• FLOOR has two Os.
• BERRY has two Rs.

Best practices

• Consider duplicates when clues resist single-letter answers.
• Use yellow counts to detect required duplicates.

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