No. 07 · Daily literature quiz
Muamma
riddle n. in Divan poetry, a verse that hides a name; a thing hard to make out.
Six quick questions, 20 seconds each; then a final where you name the day's author from clues. Answers come from the archive, with sources. The clock starts with the first question.
How to play
Six questions, one riddle
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Quick questions
Six questions, four options each, one answer and 20 seconds. Every right answer is 1 point.
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The day's riddle
Name the author from clues; you get one guess. 4 points on the first clue, each new clue costs one, a miss is 0.
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Score and rank
The top score is 10. Ties go to the faster finish; every explanation links to the archive.
About the game
What is Muamma?
Muamma is a daily literature quiz: six quick questions and a final. Each question has four options, one answer and twenty seconds; in the final you name the day's author from clues, and the earlier you know, the more you score. Answers come from the archive, with sources.
Everyone answers the same seven questions; the top score ranks first, ties go to the faster finish. Members share the result in the feed; new questions arrive at midnight.
Frequently asked questions
When does the clock start?
Pressing Open the game on the cover brings the first question and starts its twenty-second clock.
How is the final scored?
4 points on the first clue; each new clue costs one, a wrong guess is 0.
What is the top score?
Ten: six from the quick questions, four from the final.
Can guests play?
Guests play yesterday's set; today's Muamma and the ranking need a login.