Five short puzzles, free, printed fresh every day.
01 · The Missing Word
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02
Word Trail
One letter at a time, please.
Change one letter at a time to get from BEAD to BONE. A shorter route counts.
BEAD
BONE
Our correspondent reports
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03 · The Daily Code
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04
Letter Box
How many words are hiding in here?
Build words of 4+ letters. Every word needs the red centre letter.You may use the same letter more than once.Everyday words only — no names, places or brands.
Words found 0 / 5
(nothing yet)
5 more to call it a morning.
05
Little Logic
A very small mystery.
The Scarecrow's Lost Scarf
The garden scarecrow's autumn scarf has been borrowed without a note. Each animal visited a different spot, wore a different disguise, and carried a different object.
What you're looking forThe borrower is whoever was carrying the striped scarf.
Pigeon
Frog
Cat
Mouse
The clues
Use these to rule things out.1 / 7
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Detective's grid
Tap a box: blank → ✓ → × → ?.
× No? Maybe✓ Yes
Pigeon
Frog
Cat
Mouse
Place
Pumpkin stall
Garden gate
Bonfire
Old oak
Disguise
Ghost
Witch
Skeleton
Vampire
Object
Striped scarf
Brass bell
Wicker basket
Little broom
Who borrowed the striped scarf?
The borrower is whoever was carrying the striped scarf.