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Every The Loop puzzle we have on record, newest first, each with its theme and the full 12-image solution ring in order — starting from the locked image, going around the circle. Handy if you missed a day, want to check yesterday's ring, or are studying how Britannica builds these connections.

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24 puzzles on this page, from Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 2, 2026. A new answer is added after each daily reset.

November 2, 2026 BellToday

Difficulty 3/5 · 12 images · Locked start: Bell

  1. Bell
  2. Highway Tolls
  3. Piggy Bank
  4. "This Little Piggy..."
  5. Ballerina En Pointe
  6. Unicycle
  7. Watermill
  8. Flour
  9. Loaves
  10. Oven Mitt
  11. Fire Tongs
  12. Fire Alarm

November 1, 2026 Pastry Shell

Difficulty 3/5 · 12 images · Locked start: Pastry Shell

  1. Pastry Shell
  2. The Birth of Venus
  3. Jupiter
  4. Ketchup Stain
  5. Burger
  6. Cow
  7. Ten Gallons of Milk
  8. Ten Gallon Hat
  9. High Hat
  10. Shopping Cart Symbol
  11. Cartwheel
  12. Pastry Wheel

October 31, 2026 Frankenstein's Monster

Difficulty 3/5 · 12 images · Locked start: Frankenstein's Monster

  1. Frankenstein's Monster
  2. Doctor
  3. Big Apple
  4. Statue of Liberty
  5. Police Officer
  6. Criminal
  7. Zebra
  8. Safari Explorer
  9. Movie Director
  10. Charlie Chaplin
  11. Professional Bowler
  12. Lightning Cloud

October 30, 2026 Drawbridge

Difficulty 3/5 · 12 images · Locked start: Drawbridge

  1. Drawbridge
  2. Dental Bridge
  3. Table Saw
  4. Periodic Table
  5. Petri Dish
  6. Dishwasher
  7. Window Washer
  8. Roofer
  9. Car Roof Rack
  10. Pool Rack
  11. Pool Noodle
  12. Drawing Straws

October 29, 2026 Hairpiece

Difficulty 3/5 · 12 images · Locked start: Hairpiece

  1. Hairpiece
  2. Bearskin Rug
  3. Skinny Dipper
  4. Flag of Alaska
  5. Baked Alaska
  6. California Roll
  7. Gold Miner with Pickaxe
  8. Hair Pick
  9. Pickpocket
  10. Pocket Watch
  11. Birdwatchers
  12. Dove

October 28, 2026 Trombone

Difficulty 3/5 · 12 images · Locked start: Trombone

  1. Trombone
  2. Herringbone
  3. Herring
  4. Go Fish
  5. Go
  6. Snowman
  7. Speed Skating
  8. Drag Race
  9. Dragon
  10. Smoke Detector
  11. Lie Detector
  12. Pinocchio

October 27, 2026 Spitball

Difficulty 3/5 · 12 images · Locked start: Spitball

  1. Spitball
  2. Miami Baseball Player
  3. Marlin
  4. Marlon Brando
  5. Brand
  6. Cow
  7. Cowlick
  8. Bride of Frankenstein
  9. Bridal Shower
  10. Shower
  11. Sponge
  12. Camel

October 26, 2026 Dove

Difficulty 3/5 · 12 images · Locked start: Dove

  1. Dove
  2. Magician
  3. Opera Singer
  4. Sydney Opera House
  5. Sidney Poitier
  6. A Raisin in the Sun
  7. Sun Dried Tomatoes
  8. Dryer
  9. Microwave Oven
  10. The Wave
  11. Beach Ball
  12. Diving Board

October 25, 2026 Pyramid

Difficulty 3/5 · 12 images · Locked start: Pyramid

  1. Pyramid
  2. Champagne Tower
  3. Waterfall
  4. Salmon
  5. Exaggerating Fisherman
  6. Used Car Lot
  7. Antiques Store
  8. Heirloom Tomatoes
  9. Basil Leaf Pizza
  10. Bubble Tea
  11. Bubble Wrap
  12. Mummy

October 24, 2026 Popcorn

Difficulty 3/5 · 12 images · Locked start: Popcorn

  1. Popcorn
  2. Movie Ticket
  3. Wishbone
  4. Fork in the Road
  5. Forklift
  6. Ski Lift
  7. Speed Skater
  8. Cheetah
  9. Polka Dot Dress
  10. Accordion
  11. Slinky
  12. Jack-in-the-box

October 23, 2026 Computer Mouse

Difficulty 3/5 · 12 images · Locked start: Computer Mouse

  1. Computer Mouse
  2. Mousetrap
  3. Venus Flytrap
  4. Venus de Milo
  5. Farewell to Arms
  6. Hemming Pants
  7. Dog Panting
  8. Prairie Dog
  9. Whac-a-mole
  10. Judge's Gavel
  11. Wizard
  12. Ouija

October 22, 2026 Ladder

Difficulty 3/5 · 12 images · Locked start: Ladder

  1. Ladder
  2. Escalator
  3. Corduroy
  4. Ripcord
  5. Tea Bag
  6. Hacky Sack
  7. Juggler
  8. Fire Breather
  9. Firecracker
  10. Graham Crackers
  11. Alexander Graham Bell
  12. Bell

October 21, 2026 Loop Puzzle

Difficulty 3/5 · 12 images · Locked start: Loop Puzzle

  1. Loop Puzzle
  2. Jeweler's Loupe
  3. Diamond Ring
  4. Tuxedo
  5. Penguin
  6. Bowling Pin
  7. Pinball Machine
  8. Lectern
  9. Karaoke Screen
  10. Futon
  11. Convertible
  12. Roller Coaster

October 20, 2026 Steam Room

Difficulty 3/5 · 12 images · Locked start: Steam Room

  1. Steam Room
  2. Bleachers
  3. Foam Finger
  4. Foamy Wave
  5. The Moon
  6. Honeymooning Newlyweds
  7. Honeybee
  8. Buzz Cut
  9. Clippers
  10. Tie Clip
  11. Railroad Tracks
  12. Steam Engine

October 19, 2026 Pretzel

Difficulty 3/5 · 12 images · Locked start: Pretzel

  1. Pretzel
  2. Balloon Animal
  3. Snowman
  4. Coal
  5. Email CC
  6. Motorcycle Engine
  7. Horses
  8. Seahorse
  9. Mermaid
  10. The Sphinx
  11. Cat
  12. Cat's Cradle

October 18, 2026 Tug of War

Difficulty 3/5 · 12 images · Locked start: Tug of War

  1. Tug of War
  2. Rock Climbing Wall
  3. Flag on Mountain Summit
  4. Graduation Cap Toss
  5. Tennis Serve
  6. Pawn
  7. Terracotta Army
  8. Flowerpot
  9. Petri Dish
  10. Deep Dish Pizza on Paper Plate
  11. License Plate
  12. Windshield Wipers

October 17, 2026 Cuckoo Clock

Difficulty 3/5 · 12 images · Locked start: Cuckoo Clock

  1. Cuckoo Clock
  2. Advent Calendar
  3. Easter Eggs
  4. Video Game Controller
  5. Hitchhiker
  6. Hiking Boots
  7. Car Boot
  8. Bumper Cars
  9. Mosh Pit
  10. Cockpit
  11. Air Canada Jet
  12. Canadian One Dollar Coin

October 16, 2026 Ironing Board

Difficulty 3/5 · 12 images · Locked start: Ironing Board

  1. Ironing Board
  2. Surfboard
  3. Channel Surfing Couch Potato
  4. Potato
  5. Cyclops
  6. Gorgon
  7. Gorgonzola
  8. Bluegrass Band
  9. Music Stand
  10. Handstand
  11. Handcuffs
  12. Folding Poker Hand

October 15, 2026 Porthole

Difficulty 3/5 · 12 images · Locked start: Porthole

  1. Porthole
  2. Hole Punch With Paper
  3. Newspaper
  4. Town Crier
  5. Crying
  6. Tissue Box
  7. Box Step
  8. Foot Pump
  9. Pumping Iron
  10. Washboard Abs
  11. Washboard
  12. Washing Machine

October 14, 2026 Panda

Difficulty 3/5 · 12 images · Locked start: Panda

  1. Panda
  2. Bear Market
  3. Humpty Dumpty
  4. Dozen Eggs
  5. Whisk
  6. Birdcage
  7. Penalty Box
  8. Dome Hockey
  9. Abacus
  10. Letter Blocks
  11. Braille
  12. QR Code

October 13, 2026 Typewriter

Difficulty 3/5 · 12 images · Locked start: Typewriter

  1. Typewriter
  2. Monkeys
  3. Monkey Bars
  4. Gold Bullion
  5. Chicken Bouillon
  6. Chicken Drumstick
  7. Police Officer with Nightstick
  8. Scarecrow
  9. Crow's Feet
  10. Ironing
  11. Steamroller
  12. Horse-drawn Carriage

October 12, 2026 Tank Top

Difficulty 3/5 · 12 images · Locked start: Tank Top

  1. Tank Top
  2. Toilet
  3. Straight Flush
  4. Straitjacket
  5. Yellowjacket
  6. Yellow Pepper
  7. Pepper Mill
  8. Windmill
  9. Kite
  10. Mandolin
  11. Mandoline
  12. Cut-off Jeans

October 11, 2026 Balance Scales

Difficulty 3/5 · 12 images · Locked start: Balance Scales

  1. Balance Scales
  2. Bull
  3. French Horn
  4. Eiffel Tower
  5. Tow Truck
  6. Toe Nail File
  7. Accordion File
  8. Accordion
  9. Florida Keys
  10. Key Lime Pie
  11. Ceviche
  12. Fish

October 10, 2026 Crossbow

Difficulty 3/5 · 12 images · Locked start: Crossbow

  1. Crossbow
  2. Bow Tie
  3. Pocket Square
  4. Square Root
  5. Root Beer
  6. Beer Pong
  7. Pong
  8. Quarter
  9. Redcoats
  10. Yellowjackets
  11. Black-eyed Susans
  12. Crossed Eyes

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