Puzzles

One activity that many of our members enjoy is puzzling! You can test yourself for fun with our brainteasers. Our quizzes and conundrums are updated regularly, so do check back on the page for the latest content, and if you get really good at them, why not find out what your IQ is by booking a Mensa Supervised IQ Test?

8/12/2025 – Decorations

All the answers are 4-letter words which can be made from the letters in DECORATIONS. All answers have two meanings and can be derived from the clues given.

E.g., ANTIQUATE PARTNER = DATE

  1. COMPARE COST
  2. RIP CAREER
  3. OBSERVE CURRENCY
  4. COVER CLOAK
  5. RELAY TRIBE
  6. SORE WHEAT
  7. PRESS CLUB
  8. KNOTTED EQUAL
  9. BREAK RESIDUE
  10. ELEVATED FLOWER

Puzzle courtesy of Mensa member Peter Hooton

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  1. RATE
  2. TEAR
  3. NOTE
  4. COAT
  5. RACE
  6. CORN
  7. IRON
  8. TIED
  9. REST
  10. ROSE

 

Puzzles for business use

We are also able to supply puzzle content to businesses, tailored to your needs. This can range from one-off media projects for marketing campaigns and content for newspapers, magazines and company websites, to long-running partnerships and licensing agreements.

Find out more by contacting our marketing team, via: communications@mensa.org.uk