New Delhi, Nov. 14 -- GALLOP, JUMP, MARCH, SKIP, SPIN, TIPTOE and WALK. The theme for puzzle #986 is "Preschool fun".

The connection is movement. Rather than classroom supplies or toys, today's answers describe actions that children can copy while playing follow the leader.

There are eight solution entries altogether: seven ordinary theme words and the spangram. The phrase FOLLOW THE LEADER appears without spaces as FOLLOWTHELEADER in the answer list.

Hints for November 14

Think about a group activity in which everyone copies one person's actions.

All seven theme words describe ways to move.

One answer means moving quietly on the front parts of your feet.

Another describes turning around on the spot.

The spangram names the copying...