Layers Game

Layers Game #26

Oct 10 Hints & Answers

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

Quick hint

Kitchen cupboards, big shots, harsh critics and summer insects.

Layer 1 answers

Mini 1 · Clue Stack

SAUCER

Flying ones are reported now and then. / It sits under a teacup. / A small dish that catches drips.

Mini 2 · Missing Link

SHOT

MUG SHOT · SHOTGUN · LONG SHOT

Mini 3 · Word Shift

WIG

DOG → DIG → WIG

Mini 4 · Letter Path

DRAGON

A fire-breathing beast of legend

Layer 2 connections

Group 1
TablewareCUP, SAUCER, BOWL, PLATE

Key word: ★ CUP

Group 2
Big ___CHEESE, SHOT, WIG, TOP

Key word: ★ CHEESE

Group 3
Criticise harshlyPAN, SLAM, KNOCK, ROAST

Key word: ★ PAN

Group 4
___FLYFRUIT, FIRE, DRAGON, BUTTER

Key word: ★ FRUIT

Final layer answer

Common Link

Reveal the final answer

CAKE

CUPCAKE, CHEESECAKE, PANCAKE and FRUITCAKE.

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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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