Red Herring October 17 2026 answers are below. The three categories in this puzzle are Musical Beginnings, Things That Sting, Fabrics.
Musical Beginnings
- Cellophane
- Hornet
- Harpo
- Organdy
Things That Sting
- Jellyfish
- Bee
- Scorpion
- Platypus
Fabrics
- Silk
- Calico
- Satin
- Jersey
Red Herrings
- Aluminum Foil
- Tortoiseshell
- Bubble Wrap
- Tabby
Interesting References
- A rare recording of famously silent Harpo Marx was released in 2026. “Harpo Speaks!” was taped at a fundraiser just 6 months before his death in 1964.
Hornet has been a correct answer 7 times since August 2022.
Worth noting: Jellyfish has appeared 4 times since August 2023.
Bee is one that keeps coming back — 7 times since July 2022.
We've seen Scorpion come up 2 times since September 2025.
Platypus has come up 3 times over the years, first in February 2025.
Silk is one that keeps coming back — 5 times since October 2021.
Calico has come up 4 times over the years, first in January 2023.
Satin is one that keeps coming back — 3 times since October 2022.
We've seen Jersey come up 3 times since March 2024.
Tortoiseshell is a red herring today but has been a correct answer 2 times before, going back to January 2023.
Bubble Wrap is a red herring today but has been a correct answer 3 times before, going back to August 2024.
Tabby is a red herring today but has been a correct answer 2 times before, going back to January 2023.
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