Betweenle · No. 1292 · Monday, September 28, 2026
Betweenle #1292 answer and hints
Four hints for today’s Betweenle word, from a vague nudge to the answer.
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NudgeReveal nudge
Frosting past all reason, paperwork past all hope.
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HintReveal hint
A hyperbolic verb for being buried under far too much; food writing and office griping both love it.
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D _ _ _ N (5 letters)
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AnswerReveal answer
DROWN
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