DAILY PUZZLE

Monkey Wrench Bonus Puzzle 1 Answers - May 16, 2026

All 5 categories and every hidden word for the May 16, 2026 Monkey Wrench bonus 1 puzzle - solved and verified, free.

Monkey Wrench answers for May 16, 2026 are all here - every hidden word across all 5 themed categories in today's Monkey Wrench Bonus 1 Puzzle by Blue Ox Family Games. The May 16, 2026 grid hides 13 words in its hexagonal honeycomb, with the shaded tile marking each word's first letter. Below you'll find the complete solution for every category - 20th Century Writers, Obsolete Jobs and more - each verified by editor Aisha Patel. Stuck on one theme? Jump straight to it, or browse the full daily archive for any other date.

All 13 Words for May 16, 2026

5 categories · longest: CAVALRY SOLDIER (14 letters)

L. FRANK BAUM11 TRUMAN CAPOTE12 CABIN BOY8 CAVALRY SOLDIER14 TROUBADOUR10 BARBER6 BARKER6 SKINNER7 BARE4 GLACIAL7 CICADA6 GALE4 POLICE CAR9
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20th Century Writers

L. FRANK BAUM 11 letters
TRUMAN CAPOTE 12 letters
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Obsolete Jobs

CABIN BOY 8 letters
CAVALRY SOLDIER 14 letters
TROUBADOUR 10 letters
Full Obsolete Jobs page →

Occupational Surnames

BARBER 6 letters
BARKER 6 letters
SKINNER 7 letters
Full Occupational Surnames page →

— Ice

BARE 4 letters
GLACIAL 7 letters
Full — Ice page →

Things That Are Loud

CICADA 6 letters
GALE 4 letters
POLICE CAR 9 letters
Full Things That Are Loud page →

Daily Puzzle Statistics

5
Categories
13
Words
14
Longest
8
Avg Length

Tips for the Daily Puzzle

  • Tackle easier categories first: Start with the theme that feels most familiar - completing one category builds momentum for the rest.
  • Use short words as anchors: 3- and 4-letter words are quick wins that reveal letter positions and help you spot the longer answers.
  • Switch categories if stuck: If one theme has you stuck, move to another - solving different words often sparks fresh ideas for the tricky category.
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Frequently Asked Questions

The 20th Century Writers answers are: L. Frank Baum, Truman Capote.

The Obsolete Jobs answers are: Cabin Boy, Cavalry Soldier, Troubadour.

The Occupational Surnames answers are: Barber, Barker, Skinner.

The — Ice answers are: Bare, Glacial.

The Things That Are Loud answers are: Cicada, Gale, Police Car.

The May 16, 2026 Monkey Wrench daily puzzle has 5 themed categories with a total of 13 hidden words.

Yes - every answer is verified by Aisha Patel against the live Monkey Wrench app before publishing.

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