Update: We last updated this article with today's Atlantic Games Answers on September 2, 2026.

You come to The Atlantic for the articles; you stay for the addiction that is the "Atlantic Games." It’s the daily ritual for thousands of problem-solvers looking to flex their logic muscles over coffee. But let’s face it: nothing ruins the vibe like a crossword clue that simply won't click. Don't let a single obscure trivia question break your streak. We’ve cracked the codes, solved the cyphers, and filled the brackets, so you don’t have to stress. Here are all the Atlantic Games Answers today, which include Bracket City, Rabbithole, Crossword, Fluxis, and Stacks.

Today's The Atlantic Daily Crossword Answer for September 2, 2026

The Atlantic Crossword is a shapeshifting challenge. It starts the week as a bite-sized 5x5 "mini" on Mondays and grows progressively larger and more diabolical each day, culminating in a large themeless grid on Sundays. That being said, here are the answers for today's Crossword:

The Atlantic Daily Crossword Answer

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The Atlantic Daily Crossword Answer

Click to reveal Across Answers
  • 1 Across: One might be in a cast – ARM
  • 4 Across: Can opener – TAB
  • 7 Across: "Sk&er"____(2002 Avril Lavigne hit) – BOI
  • 8 Across: Certain family member? – APE
  • 9 Across: "You could say it's a hobby of mine" – IDABBLE
  • 11 Across: Clock stopper – TIMEOUT
  • 12 Across: They're off-limits – NONOS
  • 13 Across: They may have forks in them: abbr. – RDS

Click to reveal Down Answers
  • 1 Down: Not very much at all – ABIT
  • 2 Down: The Kiss sculptor – RODIN
  • 3 Down: "My love" in Spanish – MIAMOR
  • 4 Down: They're off-limits – TABOOS
  • 5 Down: "Perfect!" – APLUS
  • 6 Down: Vegetable used as a natural fabric dye – BEET
  • 10 Down: Yield, maybe – BEND

Today's The Atlantic Bracket City Answer for September 2, 2026

Bracket City is a unique trivia-logic hybrid. You are presented with a tournament bracket of 16 items based on a specific category (e.g., "Capital Cities" or "90s Cartoons"). Your goal is to pick the winner of each matchup based on specific criteria given for that day, eventually narrowing it down to one final champion. One wrong pick in the early rounds can ruin your whole bracket. But don't worry, we have all the answers for you.

The Atlantic Bracket City Answer

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The Atlantic Bracket City Answer

Click to reveal today's Bracket City Clues
  • [bald bird "of bad moral character" according to Benjamin Franklin] = Eagle
  • [spread made with fruit] = jam
  • ["__'em and weep"] = read
  • [cry, poetically] = weep
  • [kind of exam administered by a professor or a dentist] = oral
  • [metal deformation due to impact] = dent
  • [prefix with -con or -boyfriend] = ex
  • [one in need is one indeed] = friend
  • [avian nickname for the rudest finger] = bird
  • [like a sudden, disagreeable awakening] = rude
  • [boat's trail] = wake
  • [by way of] = via

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Today's The Atlantic Rabbit Hole Answer for September 2, 2026

The Atlantic Games Rabbithole is a game where each answer leads you deeper into the next question. The game begins with a single question inspired by an Atlantic article, and every correct answer becomes part of the following question. Each question gets a little harder as you go. You’ll need to answer all seven questions correctly for a perfect 21-point score. You can earn three points for an unassisted answer, two points with a hint, and one point by choosing the correct multiple-choice answer. Also, the Rabbit Hole puzzle is released only on weekdays, not on weekends.

Note: Close-enough spellings are also accepted.

Here are all the The Atlantic Games Rabbithole answers below.

Question 1: Sun salutations and ujjayi breathing are foundational elements of what physical (and spiritual) discipline?

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From ancient India to the studio by your house.

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Question 2: What Greek conqueror who traveled as far as India was said to have met with early yoga practitioners—“naked philosophers,” as he called them?

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Was he any good? Better! He was …

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Question 3: Alexander the Great was instructed by what Greek philosopher—who was himself taught by Plato (… who was taught by Socrates)?

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He shares his name with a (much) later Onassis.

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Question 4: Most of the scrolls in the library that Aristotle assembled in Athens were made of what paperlike material derived from a reedy aquatic plant?

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The plant is sometimes called “Nile grass.”

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Question 5: What movie franchise was mocked for using the exotic-looking Papyrus typeface to subtitle characters’ lines in the alien language Na’vi?

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James Cameron thought up the blue-skinned aliens.

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Question 6: “What unconventional 2020 presidential candidate—and huge Avatar fan—has said she thinks the 2009 film could bring peace to the Middle East?

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She promised to “harness love” to defeat Donald Trump.

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Question 7: Marianne Williamson officiated a 1991 wedding (at Michael Jackson’s ranch!) between Larry Fortensky and what star entering her eighth marriage?

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Richard Burton was hubby No. 5 (and No. 6).

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FAQ

What are The Atlantic Games?

The Atlantic Games are a collection of daily puzzles published by The Atlantic.

Which puzzles are included in The Atlantic Games?

The Atlantic Games currently include Bracket City, Rabbithole, Stacks, and Crossword.

Are The Atlantic Games free to play?

Yes, most Atlantic Games puzzles can be played for free online.

Do The Atlantic Games have daily puzzles?

Yes, new puzzles are released daily across the various games.

Can I play previous Atlantic Games puzzles?

Yes, some Atlantic Games offer archives of past puzzles.

Where can I play The Atlantic Games?

You can play them on The Atlantic's Games website.

That's it, folks, for Atlantic Games answers today. Do come back tomorrow for a fresh set of solutions and another challenge for your brain.