Puzzle solutions for Monday, Jul. 13, 2026

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CLIFF      COUNT      GIGGLE      BRANCH     

Answer: He built his bed & breakfast on the cheap which resulted — "INN" FAILURE

(Distributed by Tribune Content Agency)

"As someone who played up top and really cared about her craft, I really wanted to learn to be a goal scorer." − Mia Hamm

(Distributed by Andrews McMeel)

EVERY TIME I SLIP INTO THE OCEAN, IT'S LIKE GOING HOME. − SYLVIA EARLE

THE PROMINENT MUSICIAN WHO LOVES TO DIAL IN AND CHAT ON VARIOUS LIVE RADIO SHOWS: PHIL CALL-INS.

BAY      SEA      LAKE      POND      SOUND      OCEAN     

UNION, NOISE, EQUALS, SAUNA, ASSESSED

(Distributed by Creators Syndicate)

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