A Wedding Puzzle Pack

Sam&Amreen

April 26, 2026 · The Mark Hopkins · San Francisco
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Family and friends.

No phones required — though they help.

Here is a small collection of puzzles loosely themed around Sam and Amreen, the city they call home, and the sorts of things that turn up in a good crossword.

Most of what you will find below is ordinary puzzle fare: San Francisco trivia, pop culture, a little vocabulary. A handful of answers nod to the bride and groom. You do not need to know them well to finish — though the more you know, the more you will catch.

Start anywhere. Jump between puzzles. No timer, no pressure.

✦ All six, solved You’ve officially made it through the whole puzzle pack. Tell Sam and Amreen when you see them — they’ll want to hear about it.

Mini Crossword

No. 01 · Five across, five down. Tap a cell; tap again to switch direction.
1 Across App where Sam and Amreen matched
 

Across

    Down

      Connections

      No. 02 · Create four groups of four
      Mistakes remaining
       

      Wordle

      No. 03 · Guess the five-letter word in six tries.
       

      Strands

      No. 04 · Theme: By the Bay. Find the theme words and the spangram.
      Today’s theme
      By the Bay
      0 of 6 theme words · 0 hints
        Tap letters in order. Tap the last one again to submit.

        Rebus

        No. 05 · Read the picture. The answer is a common phrase.

        Cryptic Clues

        No. 06 · Eight classic cryptics: two easier, three tricky, two expert, and one bonus devilish-level cryptic. (You may want to save your hints for the expert cryptics. Solving the bonus cryptic is not necessary to get on the leaderboard, but if you do solve it, you’ll get a special distinction. Good luck!)
        ✿ First to Finish ✿

        The Fastest Five

        Expert mode players who finish all six puzzles the fastest earn a permanent spot here.

        ✿ Solved