Daily Recap: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Here is the solved chain from the Word Chains daily puzzle for October 13, 2026. It had 6 words and 5 links, starting with HOUSING and ending with WHEEL. Below, each pair of neighboring words is shown with the phrase it forms and what that phrase means.

The Complete Chain

HOUSINGESTATETAXFREEWATERWHEEL

Every Link Explained

  1. HOUSING+ESTATE

    housing estate

    A group of often architecturally similar buildings constructed at the same time. Primarily for residential accommodation, estates may also include commercial facilities.

  2. ESTATE+TAX

    estate tax

    A tax based on the value of the property of a deceased person, and charged on the personal representatives of the deceased.

  3. TAX+FREE

    tax-free

    exempt from taxation

  4. FREE+WATER

    free water

    (hydrology) Water that is not bound to an inorganic surface and can flow freely.

  5. WATER+WHEEL

    water wheel

    A wheel, propelled by running or falling water, used to power machinery.

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