Week 2026-W36 · August 31 – September 6, 2026

Anchors Aweigh: A Fleet Of Small Vessels

Six puzzles hid a thread and Sunday pulled it. Here are all seven answers for the week, with how the field did on each. Spoilers throughout — this page doesn't hide anything.

The week in full

  • MondayFERRYAug 31

    A passenger service that shuttles people or vehicles across a body of water on a regular schedule.

  • TuesdayCANOESep 1

    A narrow open craft, pointed at both ends, propelled with a single-bladed paddle.

  • WednesdayKAYAKSep 2

    A small covered craft propelled with a double-bladed paddle by a seated occupant.

  • ThursdayBARGESep 3

    A long flat-bottomed craft used mainly on rivers and canals for hauling freight.

  • FridaySLOOPSep 4

    A single-masted sailing vessel with a fore-and-aft rig, typically carrying a mainsail and a single headsail.

  • SaturdaySKIFFSep 5

    A shallow, flat-bottomed open craft, often rowed and used for short trips or as a tender.

  • SundayYACHTSep 6

    A privately owned pleasure vessel used for cruising or racing, often associated with luxury.