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The last 30 days

DateEasyMediumHard
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 Hints #1,319 Hints #1,326 Hints #1,342Open
Fri, Oct 9, 2026 Hints #1,332 Hints #1,347 Hints #1,357Open
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 Hints #1,320 Hints #1,325 Hints #1,340Open
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 Hints #1,329 Hints #1,345 Hints #1,355Open
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 Hints #1,317 Hints #1,323 Hints #1,339Open
Mon, Oct 5, 2026 Hints #1,336 Hints #1,353 Hints #1,363Open
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 Hints #1,318 Hints #1,324 Hints #1,341Open
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 Hints #1,337 Hints #1,352 Hints #1,362Open
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 Hints #1,328 Hints #1,344 Hints #1,354Open
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 Hints #1,335 Hints #1,351 Hints #1,361Open
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 Hints #1,330 Hints #1,346 Hints #1,356Open
Tue, Sep 29, 2026 Hints #1,331 Hints #1,348 Hints #1,358Open
Mon, Sep 28, 2026 Hints #1,333 Hints #1,349 Hints #1,359Open
Sun, Sep 27, 2026 Hints #1,296 Hints #1,299 Hints #1,305Open
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 Hints #1,302 Hints #1,308 Hints #1,311Open
Fri, Sep 25, 2026 Hints #1,295 Hints #1,298 Hints #1,304Open
Thu, Sep 24, 2026 Hints #1,303 Hints #1,309 Hints #1,312Open
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 Hints #1,297 Hints #1,300 Hints #1,306Open
Tue, Sep 22, 2026 Hints #1,301 Hints #1,307 Hints #1,310Open
Mon, Sep 21, 2026 Hints #1,284 Hints #1,291 Hints #1,293Open
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 Hints #1,276 Hints #1,281 Hints #1,288Open
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 Hints #1,275 Hints #1,280 Hints #1,287Open
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 Hints #1,274 Hints #1,279 Hints #1,286Open
Thu, Sep 17, 2026 Hints #1,285 Hints #1,292 Hints #1,294Open
Wed, Sep 16, 2026 Hints #1,277 Hints #1,282 Hints #1,289Open
Tue, Sep 15, 2026 Hints #1,278 Hints #1,283 Hints #1,290Open
Mon, Sep 14, 2026 Hints #1,254 Hints #1,256 Hints #1,263Open
Sun, Sep 13, 2026 Hints #1,261 Hints #1,268 Hints #1,273Open
Sat, Sep 12, 2026 Hints #1,253 Hints #1,255 Hints #1,262Open
Fri, Sep 11, 2026 Hints #1,259 Hints #1,266 Hints #1,271Open

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Welcome to the Pips Hint Archive

The Pips Hint Archive brings together hints from previous daily Pips puzzles in one organized space. Each archived entry connects a specific date with its available Easy, Medium, and Hard puzzles. This structure makes older hints easier to find when a previous challenge needs another look. Past entries can also provide useful references for reviewing difficult deductions or revisiting puzzles from earlier days.

Browse Hints by Date

This archive hub organizes previous Pips puzzles into a date-based list for easier navigation. Each entry shows the available difficulty levels alongside an Open option. Selecting the relevant option leads to that day's hint page, where the corresponding clues can be explored. The Pips Hint Archive setups older puzzles organized while making individual hints quick to locate.

How to Enjoy the Archive Exploration

The Pips Hint Archive keeps past puzzle guidance organized around dates and difficulty levels. Each archived puzzle offers a clear path from selecting a challenge to checking its complete solution. The sections below explain how to navigate these options while keeping the solving process flexible.

Choose Your Pips Difficulty

Each archived date can include all three difficulty options with different puzzle structures.

  • Easy: 6 tiles with two available hints.
  • Medium: 10 tiles with two available hints.
  • Hard: 14 tiles with three available hints.

Reveal Archived Hints Without Spoilers

The Pips Hint Archive presents clues gradually, allowing the solving process to continue before the full answer appears.

  • First hint: Provides an initial direction for the archived puzzle.
  • Next hint: Offers more specific guidance when the first clue remains unclear.
  • Independent solving: Apply each clue before opening another available hint.
  • Controlled guidance: Stop after any hint once the next deduction becomes clear.

Check the Full Archived Answer

The complete solution provides a finished view of the selected puzzle when additional guidance is no longer enough. The full answer appears at the bottom of the Pips Hint Archive page, after all available hints. This section stays hidden until the Reveal full answer option is selected. Once opened, the completed arrangement provides a clear reference for checking difficult placements and earlier deductions. The setup keeps the solution separate from the hints, so the archive retains a gradual solving experience.

FAQ

How far back does the pips hint archive go?
The Pips Hint Archive stores hints from all previous daily Pips puzzles, allowing older challenges to remain accessible for later reference.
Can past pips hints be used for practice?
Absolutely, archived hints can support practice by providing guidance for puzzles from previous days without requiring today's puzzle.
Are all three difficulty levels available in the archive?
The Pips Hint Archive supports Easy, Medium, and Hard entries when those difficulty levels are available for a selected date.
Can the full answer be viewed without opening every hint?
Yes, the full answer can be revealed directly from the dedicated option at the bottom of the archived puzzle page.