Doubled for Friday, May 24, 2024
One picture, one hidden three-word chain. The first two words make a familiar phrase, the last two make another, and the middle word belongs to both. New to the game? Read how to play first.
The answer
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Back Of Genius
Backstroke and Stroke of genius, joined on Stroke.
Backstroke
Backstroke is the swimming style done on your back, arms windmilling over your head.
Stroke of genius
A stroke of genius is a brilliant, inspired idea or move.
How players did
47% got the whole answer in one guess, 11% solved it without a miss, 14% got there after at least one wrong guess, 16% used a hint or finished on their last chance, and 11% did not get it.
This puzzle ran on May 24, 2024, May 24, 2025 and May 24, 2026.