Betweenle · No. 1294 · Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Betweenle #1294 answer and hints
Four hints for today’s Betweenle word, from a vague nudge to the answer.
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Lines cross at right angles; the look is the point.
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HintReveal hint
Clothing-tag vocabulary: it sits alongside houndstooth and gingham, describing shirts, skirts, thermos flasks, and school uniforms.
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P _ _ _ D (5 letters)
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PLAID
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