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A river otter cuts across the surface of a green pool, head and shoulders above the water, whiskers raised and a wake trailing behind. Low sun turns the wet head a warm gold against the cool water.
About this puzzle
The otter swims left to right through the middle of the frame, head lifted clear of the surface with a stretch of dark back showing just behind. The water’s a deep teal that catches gold where the light hits the ripples pushed ahead of it. A bank of rocks sits dark and out of focus behind, framing the swimmer without pulling the eye away.
River otters are built for exactly this, with a long muscular tail, webbed feet, and ears and nostrils that seal shut underwater. They can hold their breath for several minutes at a time, so they don’t have to surface often while working a bank for fish, crayfish, and frogs.
How to play
Choose your level, then drag pieces into position with a mouse or your finger. Correct joins snap and stay. The full picture’s available to preview, and nothing’s being timed.
Tips for solving this one
Build the sunlit head first, since it holds the strongest color and contrast in the picture. Follow the low dark line of the back and the V of the wake out behind it. The water moves between teal and gold, so sort those pieces by tone, and leave the dark blurred rocks for the final corners.
Common questions
Is it free?
It’s free. There’s no paywall and no account step at any point.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. The puzzle fits itself to your screen, and the golden water reads fine on a phone, but a laptop gives you more room.
Can I change the difficulty?
You can. A lower count is an easy warm up, while a higher one stretches the swim and the surrounding water into a proper challenge.
Will it save my progress?
It keeps your progress until you close the tab. After that, the board starts clean.
Like the physical kind?
For puzzlers who prefer cardboard on the kitchen table, otter jigsaw puzzles aren’t hard to find. See otter jigsaw puzzles on Amazon.
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