Puzzle #240Aug 28, 2026
A Slaking ultimately laid around... for the time being
DIALGADaily Cryptic Puzzle
Work through the clue one cryptic layer at a time. The definition, fodder, and indicators stay hidden until you open them, and the final answer has its own reveal.
“Practicing Pokemon X in awe (mostly in silence)”
Open only the final-answer stage when you are ready to compare your solution.
Dates are the permanent identity for each puzzle.
| Date | Puzzle | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | #240 | A Slaking ultimately laid around... for the time being | DIALGA |
| Aug 27, 2026 | #239 | Speak ill of the dictator? Virtually anyone could do this! | TOXIC |
| Aug 26, 2026 | #238 | Mike is transfixed by movement of Bach — it's so fast! | MACH BIKE |
| Aug 25, 2026 | #237 | Foreigners help naked guy that you left semi-exposed | ELGYEM |
| Aug 24, 2026 | #236 | Experience essence of anguish within novel Old Yeller | EXPLOUD |
| Aug 23, 2026 | #235 | Perhaps the contest bonus is partly given on a technicality | VENONAT |
| Aug 22, 2026 | #234 | Stunning act from neo-noir director | IRON HEAD |
A Slaking ultimately laid around... for the time being
DIALGASpeak ill of the dictator? Virtually anyone could do this!
TOXICMike is transfixed by movement of Bach — it's so fast!
MACH BIKEForeigners help naked guy that you left semi-exposed
ELGYEMExperience essence of anguish within novel Old Yeller
EXPLOUDPerhaps the contest bonus is partly given on a technicality
VENONATStunning act from neo-noir director
IRON HEAD