
These 25 Random Products Are Just Begging To Be Added To Your Life
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One look, and you'll want them as much as they want you.
1. An internet-famous Eos Vanilla Cashmere body lotion to soak your skin with 24 hours of nongreasy hydration. Reviewers say it smells just as delicious (maybe even more delicious) than more expensive lotions like Philosophy's "Warm Cashmere" and B&BW "Vanilla Bean Noel."
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Promising review: "Heaven sent for your skin; heavenly scent to enjoy. This feels absolutely amazing going on. Gets absorbed quickly for a lotion rich in oil. Doesn't leave a greasy feeling, as long as you give it a minute or two to fully absorb. The scent is, for me anyway, like aromatherapy. It smells like an iced sugar cookie and is a great base layer for fragrance. Very relaxing." — Dragonheart Jo
Get it from Amazon for $8.98.
2. Some peel-and-stick puzzle saver sheets if puzzles are your hobby. Don't you hate finishing a puzzle and then not having a good way to save it? Enter these genius sheets, which adhere to the back of your puzzle so it stays together and can be properly framed, hung, and enjoyed.
You get six adhesive sheets and 12 adhesive hangers.
Promising review: "This worked great! I have to admit that I was a bit concerned about how simple it seemed compared to more expensive mounting options, but this was perfect!! It was easy to use — just measure, cut, peel, and stick — and has held up great! I used it to hang a puzzle over my Disney-themed workspace, and it was the perfect lightweight option. The hangers included are surprisingly strong, and I haven't had any issues with pieces coming unstuck. Flipping the completed puzzle over to stick the sheets on was a bit daunting at first, but we just sandwiched it between two pieces of foam board, and it worked great!" — Jennifer M
Get them from Amazon for $6.88.
3. A time-saving fruit and veggie divider because quartering grapes by hand...yeah no thank you!! Parents swear this thing is so convenient because it easy enough and safe enough for their kiddos to use — and the little ones find it fun to use too!
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Check out a TikTok of the fruit and veggie divider in action.
Promising review: "If you have toddlers, get it — especially if you're on the fence. I needed something for grapes, blueberries, blackberries, and other small fruits and veggies we go through so much. My breakfast was getting cold long before I was done cutting fruit for two toddlers. Most cutters only do one grape or berry, but this one can do several grapes and a small handful of blueberries. We will definitely be getting a lot of use out of it in this house." — Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $6.88.
4. A ~wooly~ adorable shaved sheep plushie that sheds its coat at the slide of a zipper. (Wish this were me in the summer!!)
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Promising review: "I love him. He is so cute and so well-made. He is the perfect size and shape. I named him Banana Peel Son since his wool comes off like a banana peel. Adorable. Would recommend to everyone." — Aerebys Stare
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
5. A wireless lace bralette for anyone .01 seconds away from setting their wired bras on fire. This little number offers a surprising amount of support, convertible straps, and, most important, a wire-free design that won't make you feel like you're being poked and prodded all damn day.
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Promising review:"I have such difficulty finding bras that are comfortable and do what it is used for. This is such a comfortable fit and so soft. I have found my one and only company to buy from. Bali, you are great! And an added bonus, reasonably priced." — Coree Martin
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in women's sizes S–3XL and six colors).
6. A delightfully stress-free This Annoying Life coloring book so you can find humor in the frustrations and pains of everyday life — like stepping on Lego bricks with bare feet. At least you can choose the color of the bricks!
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Promising review: "By far the most amazing coloring book I've ever bought! It's so funny and it really makes you laugh at the most annoying and inconvenient experiences in life. This made me laugh so much I bought two more for friends who also loved it! 10/10" — KArribas
Get it from Amazon for $11.44.
7. A bag of Liquid I.V. electrolyte drink mix to help you stay hydrated in the heat when you're sweating 24/7. Bonus: It's Popsicle Firecracker flavored!
Promising review: "Liquid I.V. does an amazing job hydrating. I purchase their product for 40+ employees who work in a construction-related industry. Hydration is so important while working in the hot Georgia Sun, and this product aids in this 100%. Now, let's talk about the firecracker flavor! When we produced these for our crew, ages 23–60, all of their eyes lit up, and they were super excited. Many of them did not know this flavor existed. Quite honestly, I didn't either until I came across them on Amazon. They all loved the flavor. In particular, the ones who were older kept telling me it tasted like their childhood. Seriously, who hasn't stood outside an ice cream truck ordering the Firecracker Popsicle?" — Disney Diva
Get a 16-pack from Amazon for $22.45+.
8. A pack of self-heating soothing foot masks if you just spent a long day on your feet and the dogs are barking.
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Check out a TikTok of the foot masks in action.
BuzzFeed writer Emma Lord says, "I'm a long-ish distance runner, and these were certainly an interesting experience for my feet! You slide them on and, after a few minutes, feel a tingling, mildly burning (in a good way) sensation. It doesn't quite numb your feet, but it relaxes them. I kept them on for 30 minutes and then toweled my feet off, and the tingling sensation slowly faded over the next 30 minutes. After that, my feet felt very refreshed and relaxed at a time of day when they're usually aching from all the miles I put in. The whole thing was a mess-free, easy process, and I will definitely keep them on hand for longer run days!"
Promising review:"Very soothing. My husband and l used these on our European vacation, and they definitely felt good on our feet!" — KS2018
Get a set of three pairs from Amazon for $11.97+.
9. A beloved tightening cream because the 35,000+ reviewers who rated it 5 stars is all the proof you need. It's infused with caffeine, coconut oil, and guarana extract to firm, smooth, and add shimmer to the skin. Plus, the vanilla, salted caramel, and pistachio scent is better than any perfume out there.
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Promising review: "I am 60, and I could not get rid of the cellulite on my legs. I started using this product six weeks ago and can noticeably see a difference. I apply morning and evening before bed for optimal results. It goes on smooth and has a creamy, nonsticky feel. The smell is dreamy, and even my husband has commented on the improvement. Make sure you apply in a circular motion for optimal coverage, absorption, and circulation." — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $24+ (available in three sizes).
10. A trio of sunglasses that'll protect your eyes from the sun and your wallet for your ability to lose absolutely everything you own. Three pairs of stylish sunnies for less than $20? Now, you don't need to fret when you settle into your Uber on the way to the hotel and realize you left your sunnies on the plane.
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Promising review: "These sunglasses are inexpensive and very durable. The polarization on them is very good and keeps it very dark on those super sunny days. The style looks good on most face shapes and I loved the colors. They are very lightweight and don't irritate behind my ears. They definitely stand up to scratches and little baby hands grabbing at them constantly." — Amazon Customer
Get them from Amazon for $16.99 (also available in 11 color combinations and packs of one and two).
11. A flight attendant-approved off-shoulder jumpsuit comfy enough for traveling (and snoozing) yet stylish enough for wearing out many times during your trip — even if your trip is just from your bed to the couch.
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Promising review: "I'm not one to wear or even buy a jumpsuit, but I thought, what the hell, let's do this. Once it arrived, I opened up the packaging and thought...oh man, what did I buy? It was thin and weighed practically nothing. I still tried it on, and to my surprise, I absolutely loved it! I love how loose-fitting it is and how thin and breathable it is. It literally feels like wearing pajamas, but it still looks nice. For first-timers like myself, I highly recommend this jumpsuit." — Ashley Zaugg
Get it from Amazon for $27.35+ (available in women's sizes S–3XL and 32 colors/patterns).
12. A waterless and instant makeup brush cleaner so you can skip the hours-long process of washing and drying your makeup brushes. This spray penetrates the brush hairs and melts oils and pigments fast while drying pretty much instantly. Wow!
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Promising review: "This spray is such an easy way to clean your makeup brushes. All you have to do is spray your brush until it is saturated, then rub it on a clean cloth. Makeup comes out of the brush like magic and the brush is dry enough to use immediately. I like to use the spray on my eye shadow brushes if I want to apply a light color. I can get any dark color out of my brush easily and have a dry brush ready to use." — OC Mom
Get it from Amazon for $17.
13. A tasty Wairau River sauvignon blanc if you're craving a crisp, sweet, crushable white wine. This might be my new fave wine (their pinot noir is also downright delicious and a close contender) and has definitely put New Zealand on the map for me when it comes to countries that make tasty wines.
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I am typically a cocktails-over-wine person, but I've found myself fantasizing about a chilled glass of this sauvignon blanc more times than I can count recently. It's delightfully fruity and refreshing, and the sub-$20 price tag is a steal.
Get it from Wine.com for $14.97.
14. A cuticle oil because too many gel manis have destroyed your nails. Sweet almond oil, vitamin E, and jojoba soften the cuticle and strengthen your claws so you'll be proud to show them off.
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Promising review:"I was skeptical that this would do anything for my fragile nails. Four months later, I'm stunned that my nails are not chipping and peeling like they used to, and even the ridges are diminishing. When I look at the quarter-inch or so of growth from the nail bed that has occurred since I started using this product, I see nice, smooth, healthy nails. I can't wait to see what they look like several months from now when the entire nail has had a chance to grow out. I apply the oil all around the nails, including under the tips of the nails, before I go to bed most nights and massage it in while I watch the evening news. It is good to know nice nails are not a thing of the past even though I'm over 50." — All His 247
Get it from Amazon for $9.90+ (available in three sizes).
15. And a nail concealer that'll subtly hide yellowing and staining on your nails.
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Promising review: "As a 62-year-old woman who gardens, cleans house, etc., I needed something that improved the look of my nails without looking cheap or crappy. This was more than I wanted to spend on nail polish...but totally worth it. Two coats showed NO ridges and looked better than natural nails without looking fake or cheap. Totally worth it!" — Unbiased Independent Reviewer
Get it from Amazon for $18 (available in five shades).
Check out our Londontown Illuminating Nail Concealer review for more deets!
16. An absolutely massive Bluetooth speaker shaped like an AirPod — yep, that's it. There's nothing else I really need to say about this other than to let you know that reviewers say it's funny and the sound quality is surprisingly good.
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Promising reviews: "I use this at least once a week on remote meetings and everyone loves it as a joke. It's not good at much more than a visual joke, but I consider that for me. Love it." — les campbell
"Got this for my son for Christmas, and he loves it. It's loud, and sound quality is pretty good." — Nayy lashuan
Get it from Amazon for $50.74 (available in two styles).
17. And on the topic of sleep accessories, a hooded adult swaddle (you might remember this brand's Shark Tank appearance!) because reviewers swear that it helps settle restless legs, fall asleep faster, and get back to sleep easier if they wake in the night.
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This blanket is like a weighted blanket, and it uses deep touch pressure therapy (like a traditional weighted blanket) to help you fall asleep. Read more about weighted blankets and what they can and can't do at Cleveland Clinic.
Promising review: "First of all, I absolutely love this sleeping bag! I bought it so I wouldn't flip onto my stomach while sleeping… and it worked like a charm! It's compressive without being so tight that it's uncomfortable. You have space to move, but you still feel swaddled. I had no problems with taking my feet out to go to the bathroom — for those concerned about that aspect. It's warm but not overly warm – which is a plus. I would recommend it for people who like to feel swaddled, enjoy weighted blankets, or don't want their feet sticking out from under the covers." — Memyselfandeye
Get it from Amazon for $74.99 (available in six sizes and three colors).
18. A sand-removal bag that'll be a must-have in your beach bag. Rub it on your body to remove sand with ease! (No, it's not magic. Inside the bags is a powder that, when rubbed on your body, quickly absorbs moisture, making it easier to brush off the sand.)
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Shakalo is a small business based in San Diego.
Promising review: "We recently moved to a beach area, and we are constantly there. This item has changed our entire lives! It lasts decently long (depending on how much you use it), it smells super good (not at all like baby powder), and it's super effective. It has saved me from vacuuming my car at least 1–2 times a week. And I even use it on my dogs paws and bellies to make sure they're taken care of, too. I will definitely be buying the refill and another baggie to have exclusively in the car." — Gabbs Uresti
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
19. Some capybara magnets for adding some chill vibes to the chaos of save the dates, flyers, photos, coupons, and other random bits on your fridge.
Dapple & Dot / Etsy
Dapple & Dot is a small business based in the UK. They donate 5% of all sales to Just One Tree, a nonprofit aimed at removing CO2 from the atmosphere by planting trees.
Get three magnets from Dapple & Dot on Etsy for $7.31 (originally $8.61).
20. A lip balm keychain cap that'll save you from misplacing that $24 lip balm before you can even use it. Each cap is designed to replace the original packaging and conveniently attaches to your keychain, purse strap, etc.
Foundry Prints Co. / Etsy
Foundry Prints Co. is a small business based in Ocala, Florida.
Caps are available for a variety of popular lip balms, including Aquaphor Lip Repair, ChapStick, Glossier Balm Dotcom, Laneige Lip Glowy Balm, Lanolips Tinted Lip Balm, Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Lip Treatment, Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm, Topicals Lip Salve, and Vaseline Lip Therapy.
Get it from Foundry Prints Co. on Etsy for $5 (available in 11 styles and 11 colors).
21. An FP Movement crop top to support and cushion your chest during light- to medium-intensity workouts. It's stretchy, breathable, super duper soft, and one reviewer says it's the best sports bra/crop top that Free People makes. High praise!
Free People
Promising reviews: "I need more colors bc I wear this as a 38 DDD in the summer with no bra. You need it!" — Free People Reviewer
"I bought this crop in the black and white color, and I loveeee them. I always wear them for working out, underneath jumpsuits, and just as cute crops. They are supportive but not suffocating." — kaylinnfuss
Get it from Free People for $58 (available in women's sizes XS–XL and 10 colors).
22. A pair of bold geometric earrings if you're ready to make a statement. This glitzy, glam ear candy will be just the thing to tie your look together.
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Promising review: "Very lightweight and vibrant. I get so many compliments when I wear these. If you're looking to elevate your accessories, I would definitely buy these." — Bas
Get them from Amazon for $9.99.
23. A shaker of Red Robin seasoning because *drools* sorry, let me wipe that up. I feel sorry for anyone who hasn't tried this spice mix before! So please do yourself a favor and grab some of this goes-on-literally-anything seasoning and jazz up your fries, burgers, salads, soups, fish, veggies, and any other food your little heart desires.
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Promising review: " My kids put this in everything. I love it too, but it wasn't my idea to get it; it was my kids, and I'm glad we got it. I don't need any other seasoning now. Goes on all meat but best of all fries, hash browns, potatoes." — Rachel W
Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in multipacks).
24. A mesmerizing " Liquipen" that'll remind you of the lava lamps from your childhood. While this is technically an item for kids, adults say it's calming to watch and helps them get creative juices flowing.
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25. A pair of easy, breezy, loose linen pants for anyone who refuses to wear clingy fabrics and silhouettes when it's stupidly hot outside. (IT ME!)
Aritzia
Promising reviews: "Quality of the linen is fantastic, super comfortable, and shape holds with minimal wrinkles considering they are linen." — Kathryn K
"Great fit, fabric drapes nicely and is not see-through. Length is absolutely perfect (and I usually need tall size for pants). Highly recommend." — Annelle W
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I think about her often." —vitamincc 5."I had a friend who really wanted to marry her boyfriend, and after several years, he finally gave her the 'shut up' ring. A few weeks later, he asked her if he could wash her ring for her. (He was a neat freak.) He dropped her ring down the drain and 'couldn't' recover it." "The ring was uninsured, and he didn't replace it. A couple of years later, she broke off their relationship and married someone else." —EventHorizon1028 6."The first sign was that he proposed with a ring pop. He thought it was hilarious when I started to cry after seeing it was a joke. Fast-forward a few months, he got me a real ring. It was being sized, and the jeweler called and told me it was ready. He freaked that they called me. Called the store and told them not to give it to me. Management got involved. It was humiliating. We broke up." —43, Missouri 7."Me and my boyfriend had been dating since the beginning of college, and he was more of the party, don't-give-a-f***-type, while I was more practical and organized. I always wanted a family, and he never really thought about the future. Fast-forward four years into our relationship, I was talking to one of my girlfriends on the phone, and she told me that her brother was getting married. She then asked when my boyfriend was finally going to propose to me, and I didn't have an answer — which worried me that I didn't have a clear future." "Afterwards I sat my boyfriend down and asked him what his plans for the future were (*cough, cough* marriage). He avoided the question and found an excuse to leave the room. The next moment, he gets on one knee. I said yes because I thought, 'Maybe he was being weird yesterday because he'd already planned this out, and he didn't want to give it away.' Nope. A month later, I was anonymously texted that he's been cheating on me for TWO years, and he only proposed so I'd stop being clingy, so he could get out to see her more. I fact-checked, and it was true." —26, Colorado 8."When after months of my pressing him to set a date, he picked the anniversary date of his wedding to his ex-wife. Right in the kisser!" —34, USA Calendar with red heart around fourteen number 9."We had been in a relationship for five years and had a child together; it seemed like the next natural step. About 10 months after the wedding, his side piece came to my job to let me know that they had been seeing each other for the majority of my relationship and the entirety of my marriage. I left and filed for divorce a week after our first anniversary. Afterward, they were married, and I began dating someone new. My ex and I fell into a comfortable pattern of co-parenting." "My phone rings one day, and it's his now-wife asking if I knew where he was because he hadn't come home from work and that she had been out looking for him. I couldn't believe her nerve that she wanted me to show her sympathy. It gave me so much pleasure to say to her, 'Sorry, you wanted him so bad that I gave him to you. Not my problem anymore, sweetheart!' Before hanging up the phone." —50, Michigan 10."I've struggled with mental health issues since before I met my husband. Three years, two kids, and one purchased house into our marriage, we had an argument while I was in the middle of a particularly nasty bout with depression and OCD. He complained that he always knew I would never change. I asked him why he had married me if he'd always felt that way. He said, 'I felt obligated.' Four years later, that answer still haunts me." "I can still hear the exact way he said it, right down to the venomous inflection in his voice, and the deafening, earth-shattering silence that followed. We're still married and have moved past that dark time, for the most part. But I'll carry that with me for the rest of my life." —32, California 11."He wasn't involved in actually planning the wedding except to tell me what he wanted, not what I could afford. A year into our marriage, he wouldn't celebrate our anniversary. We were married for 13 years, and three children later, we divorced, and I was still fooling myself that he cared for me. After the divorce, I took a hard look back to see that he never really wanted me in the first place." —66, USA 12."First words he said after giving me the ring were, 'Thank God that's over.'" —32, Virginia 13."My boyfriend kept moving the goalposts. First, it was when he graduated college, then when he got a career established, and then when he got a little more security. In the meantime, I was watching everyone around me get married, and I'll admit, I started dialing up the pressure for caring, and he got one." "The next several years, he deflected any wedding talk, quit his job, got involved in a Star Trek fanfic circle, and then, it became when he sold his script to Paramount. One night, he waited until I was at work, and he packed all his stuff and moved back into his parents' home. I gave up." —55, New York 14."When I walked in on him banging FIVE chicks at once. I took the ring off and threw it at him. One of the girls bit me. It was rough. Anyway, I ghosted him on what would have been our wedding day." —34, New York 15."We were together for four years, and when I turned 30, I told him I wanted to get married or there was no point in staying together if we were not moving forward. Eventually, two months later, he proposed to me. I was overjoyed, but immediately after, he told me that proposing was one thing, organizing a wedding was another one, and we would do that later. I picked the venue with his mom, and in the following months, he kept changing what he wanted for the big day: religious/non-religious, small/big, etc." "Eight months after the proposal and one year before the wedding, he told me out of the blue that he was leaving me for a 25-year-old girl from work who was like him because she didn't want to be married but just 'live the moment.' It was horrible." —32, France 16."He proposed on Christmas — the ring was my present. We'd been together two and a half years at that point, and I said I wasn't going to be a forever girlfriend. He was divorced, and I don't think he will ever remarry. He proposed, I said yes, then nothing. No excitement, no planning, no talks of actually getting married; he did it to buy time. But what do you do when you get what you think you want? You shut up, too. I never pushed marriage and neither did he. We lived like that for two years, and then, I was done." "By the time I physically left, I'd been checked out for months. I started dating a guy not long after, and it was everything I'd been missing for years. I felt wanted, not a matter of convenience. We have a fun, caring relationship, and a sweet baby. It all works out for the better, but you have to know your worth and don't accept less than, ever. If you have to beg for something or someone, you probably don't need it. I've learned that lesson for you!" —39, Tennessee 17."I gave him an ultimatum after six years of dating, and after, he said he still didn't know if he wanted to marry me. He finally proposed, and he asked me how I felt. 'Happy!' I exclaimed. 'You?' I asked. He replied, 'This is a big commitment...' Not the answer you'd want during a proposal." "Two years later, he tells me he regrets marrying me. I filed for divorce. Looking back, when he told me he had doubts after six years, I should've walked away then and found someone who can't live without me." —34, Arizona 18."I had been dating my boyfriend at the time for two years. He kept talking to me about marriage and family and how 'when we get married' — you know, this and that. It was my 21st birthday, and he told me he was going to get me something. We had been looking for apartments to rent to move in together. He tells me to go get his coat out of his car. When I get back, I hand him the coat. He threw it back at me and said, 'I think there is something in the pocket?' He then told me to pull it out. It was a tiny box, I opened it, and it was a cute promise ring. I got excited and said, 'What does this mean?' He said, 'You know what that means.' I was so excited that I didn't realize I was never asked. He just assumed because it was a ring that he didn't have to ask me." "It was later that I found out his controlling parents said they would disown him if we moved out and had a place together before we got married. I was so stupid, young, and ignorant. I would never wish I hadn't married him, but only because I wouldn't have my two beautiful daughters if it wasn't for him. We ended up eloping because we were moving into that apartment soon. I just wish sometimes I would have run instead of wasting 10 years of my life on someone who wanted me to be his wife, mother of his children, maid, chef, secretary, and servant — all because he had no backbone and allowed us to be bullied into marriage before we lived together. It could've saved me thousands on the divorce that was a nightmare, the trauma my girls and I dealt with after I left him, and the abuse I suffered at the hands of his 'perfect' parents. Barf!" —bethannjauron1 19."It was the same day I decided it was time for a divorce. I always kind of knew my first husband wasn't as deeply in love with me as I was with him, but I had at least thought he respected me. Then, I came home from work early one night to a note taped to my door. From my best friend. To him. Telling him how awesome the night before was, and asking when they can do it again." "Apparently, I was wrong on all counts, and I began making my exit plan as soon as I stopped throwing things." —bloodwynne Have you ever gotten a "shut up" ring? In the comments below, if you feel comfortable sharing your story and what you learned, tell us the signs of a "shut up" ring that you noticed. Or, if you prefer to remain anonymous, feel free to use this Google form. Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity. Solve the daily Crossword