Friday · Week 2026-W29

Skein answer for July 17, 2026

Stuck on the Friday, July 17, 2026 puzzle? Work down the hints below and stop as soon as you've got it. Nothing is revealed until you open it.

Hints, least to most revealing

  1. 1Give me the shape of the wordReveal

    5 letters, one vowel. Every letter is different.

  2. 2Give me the first letterReveal

    The answer starts with L.

  3. 3Give me a clueReveal

    Anagram of a heraldic pattern seen on Scottish tartans. (noun)

  4. 4Give me the last letterReveal

    The answer ends with H.

  5. 5Give me the definitionReveal

    A conifer notable for shedding its needles in autumn rather than staying evergreen year-round.

  6. 6Just tell me the answerReveal

    LARCH