A little mental maths
Find the missing answer.
16 + 27= ?
16 + 27 = 43.
CHALLENGE NO. 47 · CLOSEDPuzzles for
Puzzles for
20 October 2026.
The six questions everyone saw that day, with answers and explanations.
3players finished
0:16median time for a perfect six
Make it make sense
Unscramble the letters. Clue: a precious stone used as an ornament.
LWEJE
JEWEL — a precious stone used as an ornament.
Find your rhythm
Which number comes next?
5101520?
Add 5 each time. The next number is 25.
Keep the numbers moving
Find the missing number.
7 × ?= 42
7 × 6 = 42.
On the same wavelength
Choose the closest meaning.
STURDY
sturdy means strong.
One last connection
Follow the pattern. What comes next?
35812?
The gaps grow by one: +2, +3, +4, then +5. 12 + 5 = 17.
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