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CHALLENGE NO. 29 · CLOSED

Puzzles for
2 October 2026.

The six questions everyone saw that day, with answers and explanations.

4players finished
1 / MATHS

A little mental maths

Find the missing answer.

27 + 16= ?
  • 51
  • 47
  • 43 (correct)
  • 39

27 + 16 = 43.

2 / WORDS

Make it make sense

Unscramble the letters. Clue: a vessel with a spout used to brew and pour tea.

APTEOT
  • HONEY
  • CLOUD
  • TEAPOT (correct)
  • IGLOO

TEAPOT — a vessel with a spout used to brew and pour tea.

3 / PATTERNS

Find your rhythm

Which number comes next?

8142026?
  • 30
  • 36
  • 32 (correct)
  • 34

Add 6 each time. The next number is 32.

4 / MATHS

Keep the numbers moving

Find the missing number.

7 × ?= 28
  • 3
  • 4 (correct)
  • 6
  • 5

7 × 4 = 28.

5 / WORDS

On the same wavelength

Choose the closest meaning.

FORBID
  • Permit
  • Request
  • Recommend
  • Prohibit (correct)

forbid means prohibit.

6 / PATTERNS

One last connection

Follow the pattern. What comes next?

571014?
  • 19 (correct)
  • 16
  • 25
  • 22

The gaps grow by one: +2, +3, +4, then +5. 14 + 5 = 19.

Correct answers rank first and elapsed time breaks ties, so a careful six beats a fast five. Read how the puzzles are made or report an unclear question with this date.