Five short puzzles, free, printed fresh every day.
01
The Missing Word
A headline went to press with a hole in it.
Late edition
PARKS BROOM OUTSIDE BAKERY, DENIES CASTING SPELL ON SCONES
Clue 1The pointed hat has attracted some attention.
02
Word Trail
One letter at a time, please.
Change one letter at a time to get from ACES to ARMS. A shorter route counts.
ACES
ARMS
Our correspondent reports
Our correspondent has requested a byline. He has been given a perch.
03 · The Daily Code
The presses are still running…
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 Mummy's Mislaid Ribbon
The mummy's presentation ribbon was borrowed from the Halloween craft table. Each animal visited a different spot, wore a different disguise, and carried a different object.
Each animal has one entry in each column, and every entry is used exactly once. An animal not named in a clue can still be identified by elimination.
What you're looking forThe borrower is whoever was carrying the linen ribbon.
Pigeon
Frog
Cat
Mouse
The clues
Use these to rule things out.1 / 8
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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
Linen ribbon
Brass bell
Wicker basket
Little broom
Who borrowed the linen ribbon?
The borrower is whoever was carrying the linen ribbon.