Raddle #318Mystery Theme #5

From HOTEL to SCORPIO

Thu, January 8, 2026
HOTEL
  (5)

Clues, out of order

HOTEL ________, an award for valor
________ HOTEL, famously mad character
HOTEL ________, long-time American rock band (spelled peculiarly)
Anagram HOTEL and add a Y to get a word that means "multicolored"
Change one letter in HOTEL to get a cheaper version of a HOTEL
Change one letter in HOTEL to get what you’re reading right now
Drop the last letter of HOTEL and anagram to get a mammal
Eight after HOTEL
Fruit associated with the game HOTEL
HOTEL is a shade of this color
HOTEL’s sign, mostly

Theme: Mystery Theme #5

Happy 2026! We're kicking things off with a mystery theme. This one has a secret mechanic that you'll need to figure out. In this puzzle, the ends justify the means. Follow the link to see the full solution.

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