Layers Game

Layers Game #13

Sep 27 Hints & Answers

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

Quick hint

Spies, police, soldiers and sweethearts.

Layer 1 answers

Mini 1 · Clue Stack

SMOOCH

It's often done under mistletoe. / It sounds like the noise it makes. / A loud, playful kiss.

Mini 2 · Missing Link

BUST

BLOCKBUSTER · DRUG BUST · BOOM AND BUST

Mini 3 · Word Shift

PECK

DUCK → DECK → PECK

Mini 4 · Letter Path

SHADOW

It follows you on a sunny day

Layer 2 connections

Group 1
Follow secretlyTAIL, SHADOW, STALK, TRACK

Key word: ★ TAIL

Group 2
Arrest, informallyCOLLAR, NAB, NICK, BUST

Key word: ★ COLLAR

Group 3
Military suppliesARMS, AMMO, ORDNANCE, MUNITIONS

Key word: ★ ARMS

Group 4
KissNECK, SNOG, SMOOCH, PECK

Key word: ★ NECK

Final layer answer

Final Riddle

Reveal the final answer

SHIRT

A SHIRT has a neck, arms (sleeves), a collar and a shirttail.

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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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