NPR Weekend Edition Sunday Puzzle

January 25, 2026

Will Shortz 

 

Answer the first clue and insert the word ALL somewhere into it to answer the second clue. 

For example: Opposite of good and a romantic song 

                       BAD - BALLAD

 

1. Exam and having the greatest height

 

2. To bathe standing up and not as deep

 

3. What bees do and playing for time

 

4. Descendant and a green onion

 

5. Sweeper's tool and a locale in the game of Clue

 

6. Vast wooded areas and prevents from happening 

 

7. Attempt in basketball and an onion used in cooking

 

8. Overhead structure supporting a crane and courage displayed in battle

 

9. Something unexpected and beneficial and an air-filled item attached to a string 

 

Answers:

 

1. TEST - TALLEST

2. SHOWER - SHALLOWER

3. STING - STALLING

4. SCION - SCALLION

5. BROOM - BALLROOM

6. FORESTS - FORESTALLS

7. SHOT - SHALLOT

8. GANTRY - GALLANTRY

9. BOON - BALLOON