# Slate SoundBites for September 18, 2026

> A roundup of Slate's games and puzzles for the week.
- Title: Slate SoundBites for September 18, 2026 · Slate Magazine
- Summary: 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.
- Keywords: slate, games, crossword, word puzzles, trivia, soundbites, entertainment, pears game, september 2026, September, 2026, Slate Magazine
- Source: Slate Magazine — https://slate.com/life/2026/09/slate-soundbites-for-september-18-2026.html?via=rss
- Author: Jenny Fey
- Published: 2026-09-18T10:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: slate, games, crossword, word puzzles, trivia, soundbites, entertainment, pears game, september 2026
## 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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## Key takeaway

Slate offers a variety of word games and trivia challenges updated regularly throughout the week.