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Puzzles for Thursday, October 22, 2026

Thursday, October 22, 2026 - one word search, one Sudoku, one maze. Free every day, no account, no sign-up.

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Word search - Redneck Humor

Press on a letter and drag (or press, drag, release on touch) across a whole word, in any of the eight directions.

Solving tip: Work the longest words first; the short ones get easier as the grid fills in.

  • HORSESHOES
  • OKRA
  • GOATPEN
  • LEMONADE
  • TENTMEETING
  • GRAVEL
  • BEER
  • GOSPEL
  • ATV
  • FOURWHEELER
  • REDNECK
  • DICE
  • GRAVELPIT
  • BOOTS
  • WHISKEY

Sudoku - hard

Type a number in each empty cell so every row, column and 3x3 box holds 1 to 9 exactly once. This puzzle has exactly one solution - verified by computer before it was posted.

Solving tip: Track candidates in pencil. A number that fits in only one cell of a box is yours.

Maze - medium

Start at the top-left opening and find the one path to the bottom-right. Print it for the full pencil experience, or peek at the solution path.

Solving tip: Follow the right-hand wall from the start and you will always reach the finish.

Answers - Thursday, October 22, 2026

Word search (Redneck Humor)

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Words: HORSESHOES, OKRA, GOATPEN, LEMONADE, TENTMEETING, GRAVEL, BEER, GOSPEL, ATV, FOURWHEELER, REDNECK, DICE, GRAVELPIT, BOOTS, WHISKEY

Sudoku (hard)

152698473
347152698
869347152
215869347
734215869
986734215
521986734
698473521
473521986

Maze (medium) - solution path

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