It is Saturday, 27 December, famously known as “Betwixtmas”—that strange time between Christmas and New Year where nobody quite knows what day it is. To help ground you in reality, Waffle Game #1436 is here. Today’s puzzle is a scientific and scenic mix, featuring words you might find in a physics textbook or a poetry anthology.
If your brain is still in holiday mode and you need a hand clearing the board, here is our daily breakdown to help you keep your streak alive.
📋 Table of Contents
📊 Today’s Waffle Game Letter Analysis
Today’s grid is dominated by the end of the alphabet. We have a very high count of Ls, Ss and Ys today, making the board look quite repetitive.
- L: There are 5 of them! (Look for double Ls).
- Y: There are 4 (mostly at the ends of words).
- S: There are 4.
- A: There are 4.
- Unique Consonants: P, R, M, B, K, Z, D.
Top Tip: With five Ls and four Ys, you should focus on the ends of the words. Almost every word today ends in a Y or a double L.
🧩 Spoiler-Free Hints for Waffle Game #1436
Need a clue without the full reveal? Try these definition-based hints to jog your memory.
Horizontal Word Hints:
- Row 1: A transparent block (usually triangular) that refracts light into rainbows.
- Row 3: A bottomless pit or a deep, immeasurable space.
- Row 5: A metal made by combining two or more metallic elements (like bronze or steel).
Vertical Word Hints:
- Col 1: A public square or marketplace in a town.
- Col 3: An extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque scene (often rural).
- Col 5: A heavy, strong scent (often associated with perfume or cologne).
⚠️ Waffle Game 1436 Solution (Spoilers Below)
Running out of swaps? Here is the complete solution key for today’s weekend puzzle.
| Position | Word |
| Horizontal 1 | PRISM |
| Horizontal 2 | ABYSS |
| Horizontal 3 | ALLOY |
| Vertical 1 | PLAZA |
| Vertical 2 | IDYLL |
| Vertical 3 | MUSKY |
🧠 Word Origins & Definitions
Here is the context behind today’s vocabulary, featuring the Waffle team’s daily wit.
- PRISM(Noun): A transparent block used to split light.
- Example: “I didn’t trust my flashlight so I sent it to a prism; then it showed its true colours.”
- ABYSS(Noun): A bottomless pit; hell.
- Example: “If you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.”
- ALLOY(Noun): A metal that is a combination of elements.
- Example: “Our new ice cream scoops are made from an advanced alloy of titanium and gold.”
- PLAZA(Noun): A town’s public square.
- Example: “For your free brochure, send five dollars to Dimoxinil, 485 Hair Plaza, Hair City, Utah.”
- IDYLL(Noun): A carefree or lighthearted experience; a pastoral scene.
- Example: “It’s not a rural idyll, but I have my potting shed and a great deal of imagination.”
- MUSKY(Adjective): Resembling the smell of musk (a glandular secretion).
- Example: “I’m quite fond of the clown horn and the musky smell, I just don’t like the steering wheel cover.”
🔙 Missed Yesterday’s Puzzle?
Did you miss the Boxing Day game? If you were too busy with leftovers to solve the “Undue” and “Unlit” grid, you can view the full hints and answer for Waffle 1435 (26 December) here.
🧇 Play the Waffle Game
Ready to apply these hints? Head over to the official site to play today’s puzzle: Play Waffle Game
Enjoy your weekend, and see you tomorrow for Sunday’s Waffle #1437!