The latest challenge from El-Balad focuses on unraveling a unique puzzle named “Pet Theory.” This puzzle requires participants to identify familiar two-word phrases or names where the first word begins with “PE-” and the second with “T-.” Below are the hints to solve this week’s puzzle:
Current Puzzle Hints
- 1. A chart that lists all chemical elements.
- 2. A place for a partridge in “The 12 Days of Christmas.”
- 3. A term for a male voyeur.
- 4. What a coach provides a team during halftime.
- 5. A set of questions aimed at revealing personal traits.
- 6. An agreement signed by combatants to end a war.
- 7. A person who assists you with physical exercises one-on-one.
- 8. A notable member of the iconic band The Who.
- 9. Types of teeth that grow in after infancy (incisors, canines, and premolars).
- 10. Nadia Comaneci’s historic Olympic score.
- 11. The component that holds fuel in a British car.
Last Week’s Puzzle Recap
Last week’s challenge presented by Ed Pegg Jr. involved manipulating digits to achieve the number 2026. Contestants were tasked to use the digits 1 through 9 in sequential order, applying arithmetic operations creatively. A valid solution was:
- 12 × 34 × 5 – 6 – 7 + 8 – 9
- 1 + 2 + 345 × 6 – 7 × 8 + 9
The winner of this challenge was Daniel Abramson from Albuquerque, New Mexico.
This Week’s Challenge
This week’s puzzle, suggested by listener Ward Hartenstein, requires participants to think of a well-known couple whose names are typically mentioned in the format of “_____ & _____.” These combined names contain seven letters in total. Participants should modify one letter to create another famous duo commonly known as “_____ & _____.” Proper submissions for the puzzle must be sent by Thursday, January 15, at 3 p.m. ET. Those whose answers are chosen get the opportunity to engage in the on-air puzzle.
