Hints for August 16, 2026

Tides, Toil, and Roadside Hunger

Clues for every row of the August 16, 2026 ladder, “Tides, Toil, and Roadside Hunger”. Each answer stays hidden until you ask for it.

Difficulty
Hard
Genius Score
500
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Ladder Insight

Waves season labor, then loyalty hauls supper onward.

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  1. Row 1 · Guide wordSEA
  2. Row 2

    4 letters · Synonym: sodium

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    SALT

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  3. Row 3 · Guide wordWATER
  4. Row 4

    5 letters · Synonym: gauge

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    METER

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  5. Row 5 · Guide wordMAID
  6. Row 6

    7 letters · Synonym: assistance

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    SERVICE

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  7. Row 7 · Guide wordDOG
  8. Row 8

    4 letters · Synonym: nourishment

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    FOOD

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  9. Row 9 · Guide wordTRUCK