Observed arrival · 2026-10-15
The Malaprop: a daily wrong-word puzzle
A daily picture-and-caption puzzle asks players to work out which word has been changed in a familiar phrase.
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- People who enjoy visual wordplay and daily puzzles
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- Puzzle #7 gives the line “He spent many years as a civil serpent”; using a hint costs one chance.
Field notes
The current round is numbered 7 and dated October 15, 2026. Its interface shows four chances remaining, with a hint that deducts one and a give-up option. The page also links to an archive and a submission route; an optional signup promises one email each morning and says it contains no commentary or newsletter.
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