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CHALLENGE NO. 48 · CLOSED

Puzzles for
21 October 2026.

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

1player finished
0:18median time for a perfect six
1 / MATHS

A little mental maths

Find the missing answer.

22 + 14= ?
  • 36 (correct)
  • 39
  • 42
  • 33

22 + 14 = 36.

2 / WORDS

Make it make sense

Unscramble the letters. Clue: a narrow boat moved with a paddle.

AYAKK
  • SADDLE
  • ROCKET
  • PENGUIN
  • KAYAK (correct)

KAYAK — a narrow boat moved with a paddle.

3 / PATTERNS

Find your rhythm

Which number comes next?

7142128?
  • 39
  • 37
  • 35 (correct)
  • 33

Add 7 each time. The next number is 35.

4 / MATHS

Keep the numbers moving

Find the missing number.

9 × ?= 72
  • 10
  • 8 (correct)
  • 9
  • 7

9 × 8 = 72.

5 / WORDS

On the same wavelength

Choose the closest meaning.

ASSIST
  • Request
  • Avoid
  • Help (correct)
  • Delay

assist means help.

6 / PATTERNS

One last connection

Follow the pattern. What comes next?

24711?
  • 14
  • 20
  • 16 (correct)
  • 18

The gaps grow by one: +2, +3, +4, then +5. 11 + 5 = 16.

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.