Wednesday · Week 2026-W30

Skein answer for July 22, 2026

Stuck on the Wednesday, July 22, 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, 2 vowels. Every letter is different.

  2. 2Give me the first letterReveal

    The answer starts with C.

  3. 3Give me a clueReveal

    A tiny brown seed carrying much of the flavor in a taco seasoning packet. (noun)

  4. 4Give me the last letterReveal

    The answer ends with N.

  5. 5Give me the definitionReveal

    A pungent, earthy seed used whole or ground, essential to chili powder and many South Asian dishes.

  6. 6Just tell me the answerReveal

    CUMIN