The NPR Sunday Puzzle for May 17, 2026, features a challenge about a film franchise, a Bible place, and a baseball team. - The answer to last week's challenge is 'The Avengers' leading to the Detroit Tigers.
- This week's challenge involves a famous actor with a seven-letter first and last name. - Removing three consecutive letters from the last name reveals a film series lead character.
- Submissions are due by Thursday, May 21 at 3 PM ET. The puzzle is part of a weekly series hosted by Will Shortz, with context from Tuolumne County and Columbia.