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Warning: Spoilers ahead! In today's puzzle, there are seven theme words to find (including the spangram). Hint: The first one can be found in the top half of the board. Here are the first two letters for each word: Today's spangram answer on Friday, April 18, 2025, is GAMEPIECES.