Puzzle 1 of 8
What word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?
Short
PUZZLES
Word Logic Puzzles
Use meaning, spelling, categories, and word relationships to solve these compact language challenges.
Puzzle 2 of 8
Which word is the opposite of ancient?
Modern
Puzzle 3 of 8
Rearrange LISTEN to make a word meaning quiet.
Silent
Puzzle 4 of 8
What word begins and ends with E but contains only one letter?
Envelope
Puzzle 5 of 8
Which word is an anagram of EARTH?
Heart
Puzzle 6 of 8
What five-letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters?
Shorter
Puzzle 7 of 8
What word can mean both a financial institution and a river edge?
Bank
Puzzle 8 of 8
Which word is different: apple, pear, carrot, banana?
Carrot
How to approach these puzzles
Write down what the question actually tells you before trying to solve it. For arithmetic puzzles, calculate carefully; for lateral-thinking puzzles, inspect assumptions; for word puzzles, consider both meaning and spelling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I look at the answer immediately?
Try to solve each puzzle first. If you get stuck, reveal the answer and study the reasoning before moving on.
Can a puzzle have more than one interpretation?
Sometimes. The intended answer should account for the clues with the fewest extra assumptions.