How to Play
One Word Wonders are word puzzles where the answer is exactly one word. Decipher the image below to come up with the answer. For a better idea on how to solve this puzzle view an example. If you get stuck you can ask for help in the comments section. Hints are posted 24 hours after puzzle's publish date (if provided by author).















I see a common thread but not what to do with it... hmmm...
I beat my best on both puzzles tonight. This one was tricky but as soon as we realized the pattern it was a piece of pie from there.
Really cool idea! Thanks!
Ah. One of those "enter what you find even though you've never heard of it before" answers. Very nice.
Thank you wikipedia. Didn't solve it the traditional way, but looked up the common element.
Euler.... Euler....
Not getting anything beyond that...
[5] You're a few decades too late.
Not really sure where to start on this one.
Nice!
[8] Yes! Excellent mini-sweep from a relatively new puzzlemaker!
It's embarrassing to have had an extremely similar idea on the back side of the paper I'm using for scratch and still have so much trouble getting it! :(
67th, and before the heavy salt too. :) Very cute idea!
[10] - I am still where you were with [1]. Looks like there is an aha moment I am missing somewhere.
I'm not even sure I see the common thread...
I've tried every derivation of the common thread, but still not close...........
A kinda common solve method, but this is a very clean use.
Pretty neat.
To be honest I've always disliked these type of OWWs where the answer is so obscure that you have idea if what you "derived" is correct until submiting your answer. The set up is nice but i can think of 10,000 other words related to the theme that are used a lot more often in everyday English.
[9] did ya notice, the relatively new puzzle-maker got a shout out from "finagrace" and I never did :( I feel like Hyacinth of "Keeping Up Appearances", everyone in her neighborhood was burglarized except for her & she was hurt?!? :)
[10] you silly girl - always check the backside !!! :)
How I want a drink--alcoholic, of course!--after the heavy lectures involving quantum mechanics!
Common thread? Check. Meaning? Still working.
Tasty salt [19]. Thanks
Kept trying to line up the common element in some sort of cascade before I figured out what I could index with! Of course! Great puzzle.
Okay, I've got the common thread now at least, thanks to [14].
You solved this puzzle in 26 minutes and 38 seconds and were the 93rd Tanga member to solve it. You earned 18 points for solving this.
Just under the wire! Had the commonality figured out, but couldn't figure where to go from there, then I read the 2nd part of [14] and felt dumb...
I read a book about his life not too long ago, which oddly enough has nothing to do with this puzzle.
TG anyone??
I feel like I almost have it but ...
TG anyone??
I feel like I almost have it but ...
TG Also?
You solved this puzzle in 21 minutes and 33 seconds and were the 108th Tanga member to solve it. You earned 10 points for solving this.
Of course, of course!
I feel dumb because we just did this on Saturday. I saw the commonality and just stared at it feeling I should "get this". Deja Vue. eh?
TG? What's that?
How aggravating - I have the pattern and all the salt is tantalizing but still not connecting the dots.
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I had the commonality 35 minutes ago.
I was sure I was looking at a pioneer in his field.
I know I am going to kick myself when I finally get it.
This after being 13th on the crypto.... argh.
[32] If you have the pattern, you have the key.
That took embarrassingly long. 114th... darn it.
[3] Same here.
[31] TG stands for Tangagram
finally got it
Thanks for the TG [37]
[25] really? wow that must have been a page turner! ;) j/k
Im just envious because I had never even heard of the guy! :)
OK, I am caving in, can someone send me a TG too?
I'm a machine! Well, I only scored 10 pts though.
So its not cadaei. i was close though
[28][39]I've sent you TG's, but I'm not gonna just give you the answer, I'll help YOU solve it. But you need to respond...
[EDIT] Nevermind, you took too long, gotta go, sorry.
I didn't like this puzzle.
My very first published puzzle helped me solve this one.
[35]have the key, can't unlock it
[35]thanks for the salt, couldn't figure it out all night until I read that
[45] TG sent.
[18], [10], you mean scratch your backside????
I see the common thread but can't figure it out.
[49] TG comin' your way...
[22] Thanks ... Your salt did it for me....
I too see the common thread, but have hit a roadblock beyond that. Guess it's time to give up and ask....A TG would be appreciated.
the 212nd Tanga member to solve it. You earned 10 points for solving this.
I don't know why I had such a problem solving this. I knew the key from the start, but didn't insert it, I guess. Again.....making it too hard......
[52] TG it is... :)
ok new to this what is a TG?
[4] same here!
[55] A TG is a Tangagram. A private discussion thread between two individuals. We often use them to share hints to people who want/need a little more help than would be appropriate to put out on the public thread.
Can I get a TG?
TG plz
nvm, finally hit me