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Deluxe Waffle #115 answers and hints

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The starting grid for #115

8 words hide in this 7×7 grid. You get 25 swaps, and the best solve takes 20.

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Hints for each word in #115

Tap one hint at a time. The clue comes first. Then you get the first and last letters. The word shows only when you tap the last button.

  1. Word 1: the first row (row 1)

    Hint 1: the clue

    adjective: devoid of intelligence or thought

    Hint 2: first and last letter

    It starts with V and ends with S.

    Show the word

    VACUOUS

  2. Word 2: the second row (row 3)

    Hint 1: the clue

    noun: financial assistance in time of need

    Hint 2: first and last letter

    It starts with B and ends with T.

    Show the word

    BENEFIT

  3. Word 3: the third row (row 5)

    Hint 1: the clue

    adjective: inclined toward or displaying love

    Hint 2: first and last letter

    It starts with A and ends with S.

    Show the word

    AMOROUS

  4. Word 4: the fourth row (row 7)

    Hint 1: the clue

    adverb: in a shy or timid or bashful manner

    Hint 2: first and last letter

    It starts with T and ends with Y.

    Show the word

    TIMIDLY

  5. Word 5: the first column (column 1)

    Hint 1: the clue

    adjective: vigorous and animated

    Hint 2: first and last letter

    It starts with V and ends with T.

    Show the word

    VIBRANT

  6. Word 6: the second column (column 3)

    Hint 1: the clue

    verb: be similar, be in line with

    Hint 2: first and last letter

    It starts with C and ends with M.

    Show the word

    CONFORM

  7. Word 7: the third column (column 5)

    Hint 1: the clue

    verb: transfer to a peripheral device, of computer data

    Hint 2: first and last letter

    It starts with O and ends with D.

    Show the word

    OFFLOAD

  8. Word 8: the fourth column (column 7)

    Hint 1: the clue

    verb: meet the requirements or expectations of

    Hint 2: first and last letter

    It starts with S and ends with Y.

    Show the word

    SATISFY

What is the answer to Deluxe #115?

The answer is 8 words that fit together in one grid. Tap below to see all of them. This puzzle has only one answer, so if your words differ, a letter is still in the wrong place.

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Across: VACUOUS, BENEFIT, AMOROUS, TIMIDLY

Down: VIBRANT, CONFORM, OFFLOAD, SATISFY

How do you solve #115 in 20 swaps?

Make the swaps that fix two tiles at once first. This grid has 8 of them. The list below is one shortest route from the start to the answer.

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  1. Swap row 1, column 4 with row 7, column 4. This puts U and I in place.
  2. Swap row 7, column 2 with row 7, column 6. This puts I and L in place.
  3. Swap row 1, column 1 with row 3, column 1. This puts V in place.
  4. Swap row 1, column 2 with row 2, column 5. This puts F in place.
  5. Swap row 1, column 2 with row 5, column 3. This puts A and O in place.
  6. Swap row 1, column 3 with row 3, column 2. This puts C in place.
  7. Swap row 3, column 2 with row 5, column 6. This puts E and U in place.
  8. Swap row 1, column 6 with row 4, column 5. This puts L in place.
  9. Swap row 1, column 6 with row 3, column 1. This puts B in place.
  10. Swap row 1, column 6 with row 3, column 6. This puts I in place.
  11. Swap row 1, column 6 with row 5, column 4. This puts U and R in place.
  12. Swap row 2, column 1 with row 5, column 1. This puts I in place.
  13. Swap row 4, column 3 with row 4, column 7. This puts F in place.
  14. Swap row 4, column 7 with row 5, column 5. This puts O in place.
  15. Swap row 4, column 7 with row 5, column 2. This puts M in place.
  16. Swap row 4, column 7 with row 5, column 7. This puts I and S in place.
  17. Swap row 5, column 1 with row 7, column 1. This puts A in place.
  18. Swap row 7, column 1 with row 7, column 3. This puts T and M in place.
  19. Swap row 6, column 3 with row 6, column 5. This puts A in place.
  20. Swap row 6, column 3 with row 7, column 5. This puts R and D in place.

What do the words in #115 mean?

VACUOUS
adjective: devoid of intelligence or thought
BENEFIT
noun: financial assistance in time of need
AMOROUS
adjective: inclined toward or displaying love
TIMIDLY
adverb: in a shy or timid or bashful manner
VIBRANT
adjective: vigorous and animated
CONFORM
verb: be similar, be in line with
OFFLOAD
verb: transfer to a peripheral device, of computer data
SATISFY
verb: meet the requirements or expectations of

Word meanings come from WordNet 3.1, a free English dictionary from Princeton University. Puzzle published Tuesday, June 23, 2026.