From Slate Magazine · Jenny Fey · · 1m
Slate SoundBites for September 18, 2026
A roundup of Slate's games and puzzles for the week.
In brief
A roundup of Slate's games and puzzles for the week. Slate offers a variety of word games and trivia challenges updated regularly throughout the week. Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
Slate's weekly game lineup
Slate offers multiple games and puzzles including crosswords, the Pears Game, and SoundBites trivia challenges updated throughout the week.
Crossword challenge this week
The current Slate Crossword features a clue about the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pantsuit, requiring an 11-letter answer.
Pears Game 405 arrives

Slate Pears Game 405 launches on September 23, 2026, offering players a new word puzzle challenge.
SoundBites trivia update
Slate SoundBites for September 23, 2026 includes a trivia question about the ancient Roman province of Lusitania and its modern-day location.
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The key point
Slate offers a variety of word games and trivia challenges updated regularly throughout the week.




