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Card 781 of 10002026-08-24 issue

Observed arrival · 2026-08-24

Six on the Dial, a word game with a cultural archive behind it

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An interactive six-letter word game asks players to find every word on a letter wheel, with hand-authored clues drawn from Black American cultural life and 14 stated themes.

Landing page captured for the 2026-08-24 issue.

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The interface combines a six-letter wheel with six answer rows, allowing letters to be tapped, dragged, or typed. Extra words remain useful rather than merely decorative: every three earn a hint, while completed rows determine ranks from Novice through Complete. The page records progress across 14 packs and describes 118 boards, with clues tied to named themes and references such as Eastern Carolina whole-hog barbecue.

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