Work through the levels. Reveal the Spangram only when you’re truly ready.
Today’s clue: “That's included!”
A gentle direction — no specifics.
Closer — the category is coming into focus.
Near-direct — only read if you’re stuck.
Direction only.
Getting closer.
Near-direct.
5 theme words — lengths in random order
Spaces not counted in total
All theme words — shuffled
These words fit the theme on the surface, but aren’t part of today’s solution. Knowing them ahead of time can save you minutes of searching.
Many hotels include pool access, but it is not in today's puzzle.
Fitness centers are common amenities but not part of this answer set.
A specific form of internet access that feels distinct; the puzzle uses a broader term.
A hotel room feature that stocks drinks, distinct from the in-room fridge that is an answer.
a textbook decoy
The clue "That's included!" is generic, but finding the first amenity like BREAKFAST immediately clarifies the hotel context. Once BREAKFAST and FRIDGE were placed, the remaining theme words fell into place quickly, though SAFE could be ambiguous until the hotel theme locked in. The spangram HOTELAMENITIES was moderately hard to spot, spanning the grid diagonally and requiring the solver to mentally connect the lodging concept with its perks. The set omits obvious amenities like pool or gym, making it slightly harder to guess the full list, but the practical nature of the words keeps the solving experience grounded and satisfying.
The clue "That's included!" plays on a phrase every traveler knows—the promise of extras that don't cost extra. In hotel marketing, "included" amenities like free breakfast, Wi-Fi, or laundry service are key selling points. The puzzle invites you to find the list of those perks, tying them together with the spangram HOTELAMENITIES. It's a clever, warm nod to the little things that make a stay feel complete.
The puzzle focuses on functional, often complimentary hotel amenities that travelers actually check for: a morning meal, a place to store drinks, a way to get online, clean clothes, and secure valuables. By choosing words like FRIDGE instead of the expected "minibar," the editor keeps the list grounded in practical utility over luxury. The spangram HOTELAMENITIES neatly packages them all as the collective draws of a stay, highlighting how these small inclusions shape the guest experience.
