Puzzle #113 · September 22, 2025
truffle pig
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Every day one two-word expression or compound word used in American English.
A truffle pig is how French truffle hunters would find truffles underground. The smell of a truffle is similar to a male pig’s sex hormone. Today dogs are more commonly used as they are less likely to eat the truffles and damage the area. This video shows a truffle pig in action.
Puzzle Appearances
The expression truffle pig has appeared in 2 puzzles:
- Puzzle #106 on September 15, 2025
- Puzzle #113 on September 22, 2025
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