A puzzle for the ages
It’s made of wood, it’s in the shape of a circle, and it is the forum for many an important gathering.
It is also the setting for today’s puzzle.
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Can you solve it? The treacherous riddle of the round table
The Guardian UK
Monday 12 October 2026, 06:10 UTC
By Alex Bellos
1 min read
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A puzzle for the agesIt’s made of wood, it’s in the shape of a circle, and it is the forum for many an important gathering. It is also the setting for today’s puzzle.
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