Betweenle · No. 1297 · Saturday, October 3, 2026
Betweenle #1297 answer and hints
Four hints for today’s Betweenle word, from a vague nudge to the answer.
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Geology field notes keep an old participle alive.
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Serves as both noun and adjective; at home in rugged landscape writing and formal, slightly archaic prose.
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C _ _ _ T (5 letters)
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CLEFT
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