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Sunday, January 18, 2026

NPR Sunday Puzzle (Jan 18, 2026): Very Tiny, Very Large

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NPR Sunday Puzzle (Jan 18, 2026): Very Tiny, Very Large Q: Think of a word that means "very small." Move the first syllable to the...
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Sunday, January 11, 2026

NPR Sunday Puzzle (Jan 11, 2026): Famous Duos

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NPR Sunday Puzzle (Jan 11, 2026): Famous Duos Q: Think of a well-known couple whose names are often said in the order of _____ & _____. ...
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Sunday, January 04, 2026

NPR Sunday Puzzle (Jan 4, 2026): Equation of the Year

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NPR Sunday Puzzle (Jan 4, 2026): Equation of the Year Q: This week's challenge is a numerical one. Take the nine digits -- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5...
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Sunday, December 28, 2025

NPR Sunday Puzzle (Dec 28, 2025): Seven Letters, One Syllable

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NPR Sunday Puzzle (Dec 28, 2025): Seven Letters, One Syllable Q: Think of a two-syllable word in four letters. Add two letters in front and ...
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Sunday, December 21, 2025

NPR Sunday Puzzle (Dec 21, 2025): Out to Sea

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NPR Sunday Puzzle (Dec 21, 2025): Out to Sea Q: I was at a library. On the shelf was a volume whose spine said "OUT TO SEA." When ...
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Saturday, December 20, 2025

Our Annual Puzzle and Video for Christmas 2025!

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Our Annual Video for 2025 is a celebration of 25 years as a couple and a family. To get the password, solve the puzzle in the i...
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Sunday, December 14, 2025

NPR Sunday Puzzle (Dec 14, 2025): International Foods

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NPR Sunday Puzzle (Dec 14, 2025): International Foods Q: Name a famous female singer of the past (five letters in the first name, seven lett...
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Sunday, December 07, 2025

NPR Sunday Puzzle (Dec 7, 2025): Song Birds

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NPR Sunday Puzzle (Dec 7, 2025): Song Birds Q: Think of a famous living singer. The last two letters of his first name and the first two let...
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Sunday, November 30, 2025

NPR Sunday Puzzle (Nov 30, 2025): Game Day!

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NPR Sunday Puzzle (Nov 30, 2025): Game Day! Q: Name a place where games are played. Move the last two letters to the beginning. Change the n...
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Sunday, November 23, 2025

NPR Sunday Puzzle (Nov 23, 2025): Horsing Around

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NPR Sunday Puzzle (Nov 23, 2025): Horsing Around Q: Name some equipment an equestrian might use. Remove the second, third and fourth letters...
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