The KLCC Conundrum

This week on our quiz, every answer is the name of a music act. For example, the concept of an individual's passions being extinguished as the ultimate state of salvation is Nirvana, which is also the name of a Seattle grunge band. Does Don from Eugene have general knowledge that goes as deep as his music playlist?

This week every answer pairs with the word "master," like "puppet," or "bedroom." Will Jen from Springfield master this quiz?

German chocolate cake is an American invention named for its creator Samuel German and the Baker's Chocolate you might use to make one is named for Dr. Charles Baker. Our quizmaster calls these delightful names "apatronyms" and this week's quiz is all about them! Listen along with Paul from Eugene and see how he does.

This week on the KLCC Conundrum, Oregon's most puzzling quiz, summer's almost here so we're having some fun with Mrs. Sams and her seventh grade class at Eugene Waldorf School! This quiz's answers will all pair with the word "ball." Think "moth," or "fire." Class is in session!

This week our quiz is all about words that pair with "fingers." Will Jake from Eugene find success within his grasp? Listen along and find out, on the KLCC Conundrum!

This week our quiz is all about dance moves! You'll only need to have dabbed in dance to do well but you'll need a mind as nimble as a ballet dancer. Listen along with Ellen from Eugene and see how you do!

This week on the KLCC Conundrum, Oregon's most puzzling quiz, it's an add a letter round; each clue will require two answers, both using the same letters with the exception of one letter that changes. For example, the fruit of an oak tree, and a strong feeling of disdain would be "acorn," and "scorn." Can John from Eugene puzzle his way through?

May 8th is National Give Someone A Cupcake Day so our quiz is all about baked goods and sweet things! Will Leslie from Eugene prove herself capable in our quizzical kitchen?

This week our quiz is about occupational surnames! Will Max from Eugene be able to work his way through, or will he be too occupied with something else?

This week our quiz is all about movies, with a special focus on those filmed in Oregon. Does Derek from Eugene have what it takes to be a star? Grab a bucket of popcorn and find out!

This week our quiz features portmanteaus, you know, words that are derived from two words smooshed together! Think of words like motel (motor and hotel), brunch (breakfast and lunch), and canola (Canada and oil). We've decided that Portland is the land of portmanteaus! Will Alese prove herself to be a real quizzard?

This week our quiz features Oregon television, Muppets, and expensive hair. Does Álvaro from Eugene have what it takes to emerge victorious?

This week our quiz is all about cognates, or words that have descended from a common etymological ancestor. For example, "boutique" and "bodega" have roots in the word "apotheca," which is also where we get "apothecary." Can Shari from Springfield do some linguistic genealogy to emerge victorious?

The word "conundrum" can refer to an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, a mountain bike made by Surly Bikes, or to Oregon's Most Puzzling quiz! Today on the KLCC Conundrum, Dana from Eugene will try to disambiguate multiple clues into singular correct answers.

This week's quiz is a bit of a hodgepodge, a collage, a mixed bag; will Conor from Eugene have the right assortment of knowledge to succeed?

This week our quiz asks you to add a space to a word to make two new words. For example: A TV comedian’s last name becomes graffiti with chowder would be: Stewart becomes "stew art." Will Bradshaw from Eugene discover that space is the place?

This week our quiz is all about words that pair with "rain!" Will Julie from Florence rain down right answers?

This week our quiz is an "Add a 'T'" round. Each clue will have two answers and you've got to add a 't' to the first answer to get the second. Will Finn from Eugene be met with unending boos or will his performance give his ego a boost?

This week on The KLCC Conundrum, every answer is also an article of clothing. Andy from Dallas, OR turned up dressed for success, but will he be able to belt out any right answers?

A Tom Swifty is a particular type of pun, where a statement is followed by an adverb that is a pun of that statement, attributed to the fictitious Tom. For example: "We're all out of apples and peaches," Tom said fruitlessly. Michael from Eugene told us he likes puns... let's put that to the test.