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Puzzles for Monday, October 26, 2026

Monday, October 26, 2026 - one word search, one Sudoku, one maze. Free every day, no account, no sign-up.

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Word search - National Parks

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.

  • DEATHVALLEY
  • SAGUARO
  • TENT
  • HOTSPRINGS
  • GEYSER
  • BOBCAT
  • CLIFF
  • ACADIA
  • YOSEMITE
  • TUNDRA
  • EAGLE
  • MOOSE
  • BEAR
  • PINNACLES
  • SUNRISE

Sudoku - easy

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: Start with the row, column or box that already has the most numbers.

Maze - easy

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: Dead ends are information: mark the ones you have tried and do not revisit them.

Answers - Monday, October 26, 2026

Word search (National Parks)

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Words: DEATHVALLEY, SAGUARO, TENT, HOTSPRINGS, GEYSER, BOBCAT, CLIFF, ACADIA, YOSEMITE, TUNDRA, EAGLE, MOOSE, BEAR, PINNACLES, SUNRISE

Sudoku (easy)

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Maze (easy) - solution path

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