Trip Payne
@puzzletrip.bsky.social
Professional puzzle creator and editor. Into immersive theater, the Oscars, Eurovision, and Scrabble. Expect lots of pimping of my Sporcle quizzes.
The worst season of Taskmaster ends appropriately.
November 13, 2025 at 10:49 PM
The worst season of Taskmaster ends appropriately.
My ESC250 ballot (top three are in fact my three favorites ever; next three are recent songs I want to give a boost to; last four are older songs I like that probably won't make the list).
November 10, 2025 at 9:17 PM
My ESC250 ballot (top three are in fact my three favorites ever; next three are recent songs I want to give a boost to; last four are older songs I like that probably won't make the list).
I was all prepared, when People announced whoever their Sexiest Man Alive pick was, to post something like "Does People not KNOW of the EXISTENCE of Jonathan Bailey?"
Well, well played, People.
Well, well played, People.
November 4, 2025 at 6:06 AM
I was all prepared, when People announced whoever their Sexiest Man Alive pick was, to post something like "Does People not KNOW of the EXISTENCE of Jonathan Bailey?"
Well, well played, People.
Well, well played, People.
Can you pick the Sirius XM station from three of its most-played songs? www.sporcle.com/games/Qaqaq/...
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November 1, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Can you pick the Sirius XM station from three of its most-played songs? www.sporcle.com/games/Qaqaq/...
I just saw a sign saying that a store was “Coming Winter 2026” and I honestly don’t know whether that means the beginning or end of 2026.
October 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I just saw a sign saying that a store was “Coming Winter 2026” and I honestly don’t know whether that means the beginning or end of 2026.
One of those rare "this really hasn't been made into a quiz yet?" moments: can you click the states whose first two letters form their postal abbreviation, without making a mistake? www.sporcle.com/games/Qaqaq/...
State Abbreviation Minefield
Can you pick the states whose first two letters form their official state abbreviation, without making a mistake?
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October 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
One of those rare "this really hasn't been made into a quiz yet?" moments: can you click the states whose first two letters form their postal abbreviation, without making a mistake? www.sporcle.com/games/Qaqaq/...
You know, as much as I loved Mel and Sue and Sandi … I think Alison is the best GBBO host ever. Absolutely adore her and feel like she truly understands the assignment.
October 24, 2025 at 6:58 PM
You know, as much as I loved Mel and Sue and Sandi … I think Alison is the best GBBO host ever. Absolutely adore her and feel like she truly understands the assignment.
Last night I decided to see my first likely Oscar nominee, "One Battle After Another". My takeaway: it's like Tarantino minus the pacing and panache.
October 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Last night I decided to see my first likely Oscar nominee, "One Battle After Another". My takeaway: it's like Tarantino minus the pacing and panache.
I *howled* when Iain said what his showstopper would be on the latest GBBO. Good lord, what a brilliant idea.
October 18, 2025 at 12:36 AM
I *howled* when Iain said what his showstopper would be on the latest GBBO. Good lord, what a brilliant idea.
Sometimes quizzes have to released well in advance of when you'd like them to be published. www.sporcle.com/games/Qaqaq/...
Mixed Word: April Fools' Day
Can you unscramble the words related to April Fools' Day?
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October 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Sometimes quizzes have to released well in advance of when you'd like them to be published. www.sporcle.com/games/Qaqaq/...
A word search where you need to find the second word of a musical title, given the first word: www.sporcle.com/games/Qaqaq/...
Word Search: Two-Word Musicals
Can you find the ends of the musical titles whose beginnings are given?
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October 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM
A word search where you need to find the second word of a musical title, given the first word: www.sporcle.com/games/Qaqaq/...
A new mini-crossword featuring a classic anagram: www.sporcle.com/games/Qaqaq/...
Mini-Crossword: Appropriate Anagram
Can you solve this crossword that features an appropriate anagram?
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October 5, 2025 at 10:59 PM
A new mini-crossword featuring a classic anagram: www.sporcle.com/games/Qaqaq/...
A crossword with an X-shaped grid crammed full of Xs: www.sporcle.com/games/Qaqaq/...
Mini-Crossword: It Marks the Spot
Can you solve this X-shaped crossword where 1/3 of the letters in the grid are X?
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October 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
A crossword with an X-shaped grid crammed full of Xs: www.sporcle.com/games/Qaqaq/...
A quick word search about the short-named states ... with no word list: www.sporcle.com/games/Qaqaq/...
Word Hunt: Short States
Can you find all the 4-, 5-, and 6-letter US state names, with no word list to help?
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October 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM
A quick word search about the short-named states ... with no word list: www.sporcle.com/games/Qaqaq/...
A word search where you actually have to know your countries: www.sporcle.com/games/Qaqaq/...
Word Search: Two-Word Country Names
Can you find the ends of the countries whose beginnings are given?
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October 3, 2025 at 3:44 PM
A word search where you actually have to know your countries: www.sporcle.com/games/Qaqaq/...
Mini-crossword with a slight gimmick: www.sporcle.com/games/Qaqaq/...
Quick Crossword: Look the Other Way
Can you solve this 9x9 crossword?
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October 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Mini-crossword with a slight gimmick: www.sporcle.com/games/Qaqaq/...
Here's a mini-crossword with a (hopefully) fun little twist: www.sporcle.com/games/Qaqaq/...
Mini-Crossword: Follow the Instructions
Can you fit these words into the grid below?
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October 1, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Here's a mini-crossword with a (hopefully) fun little twist: www.sporcle.com/games/Qaqaq/...
The newest edition of my Movies by Three Unnamed Characters quizzes: www.sporcle.com/games/Qaqaq/...
Movies by Three Unnamed Characters XII
Can you pick the movies that include these three unnamed characters?
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September 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The newest edition of my Movies by Three Unnamed Characters quizzes: www.sporcle.com/games/Qaqaq/...
A quick quiz about the three 5-letter states: www.sporcle.com/games/Qaqaq/...
Get the Picture: 5-Letter States
Can you choose the five-letter state that fits each clue?
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September 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM
A quick quiz about the three 5-letter states: www.sporcle.com/games/Qaqaq/...
Tonight I decided to finally watch “All About Steve”, the Razzie-winning movie with Sandra Bullock as a weirdo puzzlemaker. It lived down to my expectations.
September 24, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Tonight I decided to finally watch “All About Steve”, the Razzie-winning movie with Sandra Bullock as a weirdo puzzlemaker. It lived down to my expectations.
Just cancelled Hulu, with a note saying I don't buy from companies that prefer making a buck to standing up to fascism. More time for me to spend on Britbox, I guess!
September 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Just cancelled Hulu, with a note saying I don't buy from companies that prefer making a buck to standing up to fascism. More time for me to spend on Britbox, I guess!
Book title from last night’s dreams: “Shoe Tree of the Barrage”.
September 2, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Book title from last night’s dreams: “Shoe Tree of the Barrage”.
A Sporcle quiz whose concept came to me while I was at a big Scrabble tournament this past week: www.sporcle.com/games/Qaqaq/...
Official Scrabble Rule or Not?
Can you pick whether each rule is part of the official rules of Scrabble?
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August 7, 2025 at 8:29 PM
A Sporcle quiz whose concept came to me while I was at a big Scrabble tournament this past week: www.sporcle.com/games/Qaqaq/...
With 3 games left tomorrow, my results in this Scrabble tournament each day: 5-2, 2-5, 5-2, 2-5. Most annoying way to get to .500 ever.
August 5, 2025 at 11:01 PM
With 3 games left tomorrow, my results in this Scrabble tournament each day: 5-2, 2-5, 5-2, 2-5. Most annoying way to get to .500 ever.