July 06, 2020
Think of a 9-letter term from mathematics. Swap letters 2 & 3, then move the
fourth letter to the front, to get a 9-letter term from computer science. What
words are these?
Sandy Weisz
Onthusi Astix
Hello. It seems silly and trivial to tell you about puzzles and games while there are much more important struggles going on around us. But I’ve heard from so many of you that my puzzles — especially the ones in the ¶| puzzle game — are a welcome distraction. I’m happy
June 03, 2020
Take a word that is used to describe people who are overly energetic. Change the
first and last letters to get a phrase that describes people who are overly
driven. What are these two terms?
DanQuil
I hope everyone is staying safe and staying healthy in these trying times. If you’re working on the front lines of this pandemic, or know folks who are, first of all: thank you. If you’d like some puzzles to occupy your mind during breaks, please get in touch
May 07, 2020
Name a brand you can buy in most drugstores, in the cough remedy aisle. Change
one letter and add a space, and you’ll get the name of a brand you might be able
to find in the grocery aisle. What are these two brands?
Oshlo
Hello from the new reality. Over the last few weeks, I’ve seen a lot — like, a lot — of offerings for things to play while stuck at home: online puzzles, remote escape rooms, web-based tabletop games, etc. Below, you can find a few of them, and I’ll be sending
April 16, 2020
Name an American city in 4 letters. Add one letter inside of it to get a kind of
food popular in that area. What are they?
Moronavitus
The Mystery League’s main business is putting on team-building events. With the encroaching global pandemic, companies are cancelling the plans they have and putting future events on hold. Which means I need to figure out a new way to make money.
I imagine many of you are suddenly working
March 11, 2020
Take the name of a well-known virus. Change two letters and you’ll get the name
of a well-known bacteria. Both are known to cause harm to humans. What are they?
Olive Viola
Is there a podcast out there that you think I should guest on? Hit reply on this email and let me know. My spots on Hey Riddle Riddle will continue as long as they invite me back, but I’d love to bring those audio puzzles to other audiences. I’
February 24, 2020
Think of a musical instrument in 8 letters. Change one letter, then anagram, and
you’ll get another musical instrument. What are they?
Ryekoms The Bear
Today’s issue is dedicated to puzzles-by-mail, which make great last-minute gift ideas, since you can tell your giftee that their present is being sent directly to their house. Just make sure to encode the message for proper effect.
Do you have a favorite game not listed here? Or do
December 18, 2019
Think of a name associated with fire under ground. Remove the first letter,
reverse the letters that remain, and the result will be a name that’s associated
with fire above ground. Which names are these?
Jaws Swam Mars
Puzzler
Think of a movie title in 4 letters. Change one letter and anagram it to get the title of another movie that came out 20 years later. Then, change another letter in that title, and anagram, to get a third movie that came out 29 years after that. All
November 27, 2019
Think of a movie title in 4 letters. Change one letter and anagram it to get the
title of another movie that came out 20 years later. Then, change another letter
in that title, and anagram, to get a third movie that came out 29 years after
that. All are
Reco rider
Puzzler
Think of a word in 8 letters that means “to review or change”. Swap out two letters for one new letter, and you’ll have a two-word phrase for a tool that is often used when suggesting changes. What are these words?
The Ladder: A Choice-Driven, Fully Replayable Escape
November 07, 2019
Think of a word in 8 letters that means “to review or change”. Swap out two
letters for one new letter, and you’ll have a two-word phrase for a tool that is
often used when suggesting changes. What are these words?
Mystery League ✈️ New York City
I’ll be in New York City on October 24-27. I’ve got a few slots open for anyone interested in a puzzle event. Just reply to this email if that’s you, and let’s chat.
Puzzler
Take a 10-letter word for something that is often done in the
October 02, 2019
Take a 10-letter word for something that is often done in the dark. Remove first
letter, swap two other letters, and you’ll get a word that can be preceded by
“dark”. What are these two words?
ForTe
It’s finally Fall, which means I’m back from my Twitter puzzle hiatus. I’m trying out a new schedule: original puzzles Mon - Wed, a rerun on Thursday, and a creative challenge on Friday. Check out the latest puzzles at @pzlr.
Puzzler
What four-letter word that means “selling