Week 2026-W41 · October 5–11, 2026

Anatomy From Head To Toe

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

  • MondayTHUMBOct 5

    The short, thick first digit of the human hand, set apart from the other four fingers and opposable to them.

  • TuesdayWRISTOct 6

    The joint between the hand and the forearm, where a watch is typically worn.

  • WednesdayCHEEKOct 7

    The soft, fleshy side of the face below the eye and beside the mouth.

  • ThursdayANKLEOct 8

    The joint connecting the foot to the lower leg, easily twisted during a misstep.

  • FridayTHIGHOct 9

    The upper section of the leg, running from the hip down to the knee.

  • SaturdayELBOWOct 10

    The joint in the middle of the arm where it bends, between the upper arm and the forearm.

  • SundayTORSOOct 11

    The main trunk of a person, not including the head, arms, or legs.