spooky
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When the anonymous clues take a spooky turn, Felix calls on an unlikely ally to help him solve the final riddle and bring the scavenger hunt to a close.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
The "spooky" note, dated to 1964, said the coins were winnings from a horse called Santa Claus that ran that year.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
But I am hearing from people who live in less resourced parts of the country, smaller states with smaller governments, like Vermont, who are saying this is spooky.
From Slate • May 21, 2026
Tell me the backstory of that spooky song.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
It seemed so spooky, as well as dumb.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
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