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GAMES/World of Puzzles

May, 2026

Todd Kreisman

 

The answers to the clues below will have something in common.

 

1. Pirate booty 

2. "No problem!" 

3. Watch or clock 

4. Unharmed - informally 

5. Experience a breakdown

6. Ornamental table decoration 

7. Some kings, queens, and bishops

8. How a jigsaw puzzle is put together 

9. Individual who is difficult to deal with 

10. Acclaimed PBS drama anthology series

11. Like actions lacking a cohesive or overall plan

 

Answers:

 

1. Pieces of Eight  

2. Piece of cake

3. Timepiece

4. All in one piece  

5. Go or Fall to pieces

6. Centerpiece

7. Chess pieces

8. Piece by piece

9. Piece of work

10. Masterpiece Theater

11. Piecemeal