Layers Game #18

Oct 2 Hints & Answers

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

Quick hint

Spice racks, stumbles, heads and wardrobes.

Layer 1 answers

Mini 1 · Clue Stack

NOGGIN

It's used for thinking. / It's also an old measure for a small drink. / Old-fashioned slang for your head.

Mini 2 · Missing Link

TOP

TOP HAT · TABLETOP · SPINNING TOP

Mini 3 · Word Shift

SALT

HALL → HALT → SALT

Mini 4 · Letter Path

PEPPER

Its bell kind is sweet; its black kind is ground

Layer 2 connections

Group 1
SeasoningsSALT, PEPPER, CUMIN, THYME

Key word: ★ SALT

Group 2
TumbleFALL, TRIP, SLIP, STUMBLE

Key word: ★ FALL

Group 3
Head, in slangMELON, NOGGIN, NOODLE, DOME

Key word: ★ MELON

Group 4
___COATRAIN, OVER, TURN, TOP

Key word: ★ RAIN

Final layer answer

Before & After

Reveal the final answer

WATER

RAINWATER and SALTWATER; WATERFALL and WATERMELON.

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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