ON THE DOUBLE

 

GAMES/World of Puzzle

Holiday, 2026 

Todd Kreisman

 

The answer to each of the clues below is a word with two pairs of double letters (like ACCESS or COMMISSION). As a hint, the two repeated letters are given - and in the order they appear. 

 

1. Free weight (B, L)

2. Nonsensical jargon (B, O)

3. Ocean outlaw (C, E)

4. Ring-tailed dumpster diver (C, O)

5. Athena, for one (G, S)

6. Morning wake-up for many (F, E)

7. Tavern owner (N, E)

8. Silly, clownish person (F, O)

9. Done very easily - with no stress or strain (F, S)

10. Early supporter of women's right to vote (F, T) 

 

Answers:

 

1. DUMBBELL

2. GOBBLEDYGOOK

3. BUCCANEER

4. RACCOON

5. GODDESS

6. COFFEE

7. INNKEEPER

8. BUFFOON

9. EFFORTLESS

10. SUFFRAGETTE