Layers Game

Layers Game #25

Oct 9 Hints & Answers

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

Quick hint

Bathroom shelves, zips, tackle boxes and old sayings.

Layer 1 answers

Mini 1 · Clue Stack

TWEEZERS

They come as a pair but count as one. / Useful for splinters and eyebrows. / Small pincers for plucking.

Mini 2 · Missing Link

BRUSH

PAINTBRUSH · BRUSH STROKE · HAIRBRUSH

Mini 3 · Word Shift

KIT

SAT → SIT → KIT

Mini 4 · Letter Path

MAXIM

A short rule for living

Layer 2 connections

Group 1
Grooming toolsCOMB, BRUSH, RAZOR, TWEEZERS

Key word: ★ COMB

Group 2
FastenersZIPPER, BUTTON, VELCRO, BUCKLE

Key word: ★ ZIPPER

Group 3
EquipmentGEAR, KIT, TACKLE, RIG

Key word: ★ GEAR

Group 4
Wise sayingsSAW, ADAGE, MAXIM, MOTTO

Key word: ★ SAW

Final layer answer

Hidden Theme

Reveal the final answer

TEETH

A COMB, a ZIPPER, a GEAR and a SAW all have TEETH.

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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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