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When each letter can be seen but not heard
Its origins are surprisingly murky.
No tricks, just difficult words.
From 'hive mind' to 'sriracha'
bodega "Don’t mess with the beloved bodega."
carceral Of, relating to, or suggesting a jail or prison
allegory No spoilers!
hurricane 'A tropical cyclone'
rescind To take away; cancel; repeal
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