Looking for the answers and hints for the Waffle puzzle from November 20, 2025? You’ve come to the right place! Every day, we archive the solutions to help you check your work or get that final clue you need. Below you will find all the answers for yesterday’s Waffle challenge.
Waffle Hints for November 20, 2025
Here are all the official hints to guide you toward the solution.
Down Word Hints:
Down Word 1:
- Begins with the second-to-last letter of the alphabet, followed by three consonants and a vowel.
- Often used to describe superior performance or to name software that crunches numbers.
- Think of a Microsoft Office program that's a whiz at spreadsheets.
Down Word 2:
- It's a five-letter, two-syllable noun that starts with an 'I' and ends with a 'T'.
- Often thrown around as an insult, this term denotes a lack of intelligence or common sense.
- This term rhymes with "pilot" but you certainly wouldn't want your pilot to be described this way!
Down Word 3:
- This five-letter word ends with 'ATE' and contains one vowel used twice.
- It describes the feeling you get when something lifts your spirits or makes you very happy.
- If you've just heard some fantastic news, this is how you'd feel—joyous and buoyant.
Across Word Hints:
Across Word 1:
- Five-letter word beginning with 'E' and ending with 'E'.
- A state of being forced to live away from one's native country.
- What happens to someone when they are banished or have to seek refuge in another country?
Across Word 2:
- The first letter is the same as the chemical symbol for carbon, followed by a word that represents a close family member, excluding the final letter.
- This is a term used to refer to both a populous country in Asia and the high-quality, delicate material used for crafting valuable dishware.
- This five-letter word ends in 'NA' and is synonymous with a giant in both ancient civilization and modern manufacturing, also known for its Great Wall.
Across Word 3:
- It's a five-letter word with the pattern _A___ where only consonants need to be filled in.
- This term is associated with a machine used in woodworking or metalworking for shaping cylindrical pieces.
- If you're turning wood to craft a table leg or a baseball bat, you'll be using this type of machine.
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Waffle Answer for November 20, 2025
Here is the final, official answer for the Waffle puzzle that was released on November 20, 2025.
Down Words:
- EXCEL - A five-letter word in the puzzle.
- IDIOT - A five-letter word in the puzzle.
- ELATE - A five-letter word in the puzzle.
Across Words:
- EXILE - A five-letter word in the puzzle.
- CHINA - A five-letter word in the puzzle.
- LATHE - A five-letter word in the puzzle.
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