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Need a nudge for Parseword #248? Read “ID” as the Freudian part of the mind, not an identity document. The clue’s wordplay supplies three pieces; the answer is tucked behind the reveal below.
Hint for Parseword #248
In “ID checkers dine before grand opening shindig starts,” focus on what might check the id, then look for a short word meaning “dine” and the opening letters of the final three words.
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How the clue parses
The clue is “ID checkers dine before grand opening shindig starts.” Its wordplay breaks into three parts:
- dine gives SUP, a verb meaning to eat.
- before gives ERE.
- grand opening shindig starts gives the initial letters GOS.
Join the parts in order: SUP + ERE + GOS. In the surface reading, “ID” disguises “id”: the checkers are superegos, which check the id.
Answer
Reveal the answer
SUPEREGOS
WordFinder’s October 3 solution gives this parse, and a same-day player discussion also identifies the id/superego reading: WordFinder’s Parseword #248 page and the #248 discussion on Reddit.
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Parseword is a shared daily cryptic-style puzzle released at midnight UTC. Its official page describes a built-in hint ladder: hints can direct you toward the definition, suggest a transformation, or reveal a step. You can also replay earlier clues in the archive and use the strategy guide to learn indicator words. See the official Parseword daily page.
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