July 2024
Think of a pair of actors who headlined a beloved movie from the late ‘80s. The female actor’s first name, when reversed, and the male actor’s last name, are two words often used interchangeably. Who are they?
Sandy Weisz
June 4, 2024
Mystery #19: Movie Posters. Add Another #8: Movie Pitches
ShotDeck Posters
The ShotDeck movie poster puzzles.
May 21, 2024
Mystery #18. Adventures in laser cutting.
Intersectionality
We asked Sandy's kids to make this month's Mystery. It's pretty simple! Just identify what's in the pictures.
Decaf Pecan
Blood on the Clocktower, Cinematic puzzle hunt, new Jeopardy! show
May 2024
Think of a six-letter nut. Change the first and last letters to get something that is often nut-adjacent. What two words are these?
April 22, 2024
Add Another #7, Crossword Con, Midwest Crossword Tourney
Bob Jectiony
Balatro, Watsky wrap-up, Lone Shark kickstarter, Strands game, new Mystery.
April 2024
Think of the full name of an actor who was big in the ‘90s, and is still working today. Remove the first letter and last letter, and what remains will phonetically sound like a phrase heard in a courtroom. Who is it?
April 5, 2024
Mystery #17
March Madness
Truly an eclectic bunch of teams this year.
March 21, 2024
Watsky wrap-up video; NYT plays the bully; Add Another #6
March 8, 2024
EnigMarch thoughts; Strands; Oscar menu
March 1, 2024
EnigMarch conceptual word ladders; Oscar Menu planning
February 24, 2024
Mystery #16 is here! Plus: Hannah on Jeopardy!, solution to Add Another #4.
Answers & Questions
An homage to our favorite game show.
Sexta, Texas
A 40th Birthday adventure; MIT Mystery Hunt recap; Jubensha in the US.
February 2024
The last five letters of what US state can be anagrammed to make the largest city in another US state?
Elaine’s Birthday Adventure
A day-long birthday adventure throughout Chicago.