Doubled for Wednesday, January 22, 2025
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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Square Worm
Square meal and Mealworm, joined on Meal.
Square meal
A square meal is a substantial, satisfying meal.
Mealworm
A mealworm is the beetle larva sold as food for reptiles, birds and fish.
How players did
10% got the whole answer in one guess, 3% solved it without a miss, 7% got there after at least one wrong guess, 21% used a hint or finished on their last chance, and 59% did not get it.
This puzzle ran on January 22, 2025 and January 22, 2026.