Layers Game

Layers Game #6

Sep 20 Hints & Answers

Every answer stays hidden until you tap it. Want a gentler push? Try the hints page first.

Quick hint

Running off, writing down, room to breathe, a spell at work.

Layer 1 answers

Mini 1 · Clue Stack

LEEWAY

You might give someone some. / It's room for error. / Freedom to act within limits.

Mini 2 · Missing Link

POST

POST OFFICE · GOALPOST · LAMPPOST

Mini 3 · Word Shift

FLEE

TREE → FREE → FLEE

Mini 4 · Letter Path

SCRAM

"Get lost!"

Layer 2 connections

Group 1
Get awayESCAPE, FLEE, BOLT, SCRAM

Key word: ★ ESCAPE

Group 2
Record in writingENTER, LOG, POST, BOOK

Key word: ★ ENTER

Group 3
Freedom to moveSPACE, ROOM, SCOPE, LEEWAY

Key word: ★ SPACE

Group 4
A spell at workSHIFT, TOUR, STINT, TERM

Key word: ★ SHIFT

Final layer answer

Final Riddle

Reveal the final answer

KEYBOARD

ESCAPE, ENTER, SPACE and SHIFT are all keys on a KEYBOARD.

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How to play

Every puzzle has three layers. Peel them one at a time.

  1. Layer 1 — Mini Puzzles. Solve four quick puzzles: a Clue Stack, a Missing Link, a Word Shift and a Letter Path.
  2. Layer 2 — Connections. Sort 16 words into four groups of four. Your Layer 1 answers are on the board, marked ●. Five mistakes and the groups are revealed.
  3. Final Layer. Each group gives you a key word. Use all four keys to crack one last question. You get three tries.

Stuck? Every layer has hints. A new puzzle unlocks at midnight in your time zone.

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