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DOWNS ONLY Word Ladder #1

· By The Noah · Published 2024-06-23T20:20:07.807Z

Constructor's Note
In a word ladder, each step down the ladder one letter changes forming a new word. In this word ladder, all the clues are DOWN clues, and they ignore repeating letters (for example the clue “ocean (3) SEA” might be entered as “SSSEEEEA” or “SSEEEAAA”). The answers are given with spoiler tags in case you need them. Guessing may be required as you move the letters around and see what works.
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  • Ewoly 2:38 · 2024-06-23T20:26:28.744Z
    for the second word, cost also works, had to use a check since i had no idea
    • The Noah constructor · 2024-06-24T01:52:01.664Z
      I added cost as an alternate answer, but it hadn’t updated by the time you solved it. Sorry
    • The Noah constructor · 2024-06-23T20:51:09.192Z
      You made it! What was your solve path?
      • Sendhil Revuluri 2:00 · 2024-06-24T02:47:48.909Z
        Interesting idea, but I think there are too many possible legitimate solutions (even beyond the permissible alternates) for it to work well in software. Definitely look forward to further innovations!
        • The Noah constructor · 2024-06-24T20:54:59.873Z
          I’ll work on it. Thanks
        • SamuRai 🤓3:44 · 2024-06-25T01:58:30.628Z
          Still failed to solve it downs only! I’m adding 1101, MCI (defunct telecommunications company) to my growing list of number clues. Ya’ll have been warned. That was a fun solve. Thanks Noah.
          • The Noah constructor · 2024-06-25T15:06:29.412Z
            Fun
          • nathyn 🤓4:01 · 2024-06-25T04:57:55.543Z
            I really like this one!
            • The Noah constructor · 2024-06-25T15:06:39.046Z
              Thanks
            1A
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            2
            3
            4
            5
            6
            7
            8
            9
            10
            11
            Across
            1. 1A
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            2. 5A
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            3. 6A
              -
            4. 7A
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            5. 8A
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            6. 9A
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            7. 10A
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            8. 11A
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            Down
            1. 1D
              Roman numerals for 1101 (read the constructor note) (3) MCI
            2. 2D
              “__ no!” (That sucks) (2) OH
            3. 3D
              ___ Paulo; Brazilian saint (3) SAO
            4. 4D
              Non-optional optional compensation for waiters and waitresses (3) TIP
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