Layers Game

Layers Game #12

Sep 26 Hints & Answers

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

Quick hint

Spots, stings, small things and stables.

Layer 1 answers

Mini 1 · Clue Stack

CHEETAH

It can purr, but it can't roar. / It's covered in solid black spots. / The fastest land animal.

Mini 2 · Missing Link

PONY

PONYTAIL · ONE-TRICK PONY · PONY EXPRESS

Mini 3 · Word Shift

WASP

CASH → WASH → WASP

Mini 4 · Letter Path

LEOPARD

It can't change its spots, they say

Layer 2 connections

Group 1
Big catsJAGUAR, PUMA, LEOPARD, CHEETAH

Key word: ★ JAGUAR

Group 2
InsectsBEETLE, WASP, FLEA, LOCUST

Key word: ★ BEETLE

Group 3
SmallMINI, TINY, WEE, PETITE

Key word: ★ MINI

Group 4
HorsesMUSTANG, PONY, STALLION, MARE

Key word: ★ MUSTANG

Final layer answer

Hidden Theme

Reveal the final answer

CARS

JAGUAR, BEETLE, MINI and MUSTANG are all famous CARS.

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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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