Doubled for Wednesday, April 24, 2024
One picture, one hidden three-word chain. The first two words make a familiar phrase, the last two make another, and the middle word belongs to both. New to the game? Read how to play first.
The answer
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Sugar Teacher
Sugar substitute and Substitute teacher, joined on Substitute.
Sugar substitute
A sugar substitute is an artificial or low-calorie sweetener used in place of sugar, the little packets beside the coffee.
Substitute teacher
A substitute teacher is the temporary teacher who takes a class when the regular teacher is absent.
How players did
40% got the whole answer in one guess, 6% solved it without a miss, 16% got there after at least one wrong guess, 29% used a hint or finished on their last chance, and 9% did not get it.
This puzzle ran on April 24, 2024, April 24, 2025 and April 24, 2026.