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The January 30, 2026 puzzle features clues about British television, travel woes, and musical instruments. Let’s dive right into the solutions.
Across Clues & Answers
“Top Gear” channel
Answer: BBC
Announcement that causes groans among travelers
Answer: DELAY
Middle of a drum kit, typically
Answer: SNARE
Political staffers
Answer: AIDES
Bottom line figure
Answer: NET
Down Clues & Answers
French-speaking nation in West Africa
Answer: BENIN
Sharp part of a sword
Answer: BLADE
This text mark: ^
Answer: CARET
Left-leaning political org.
Answer: DSA
“Right you are!”
Answer: YES
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