HoopGuess Answer — October 18, 2026 (Puzzle #140)
Daily puzzle #140 · October 18, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
Jrue Holiday
Portland Trail Blazers
- Team
- POR
- Conf
- West
- Div
- Northwest
- Pos
- G
- Height
- 6'4"
- Age
- 36
- No.
- #5
The October 18 mystery player was Jrue Holiday of the Portland Trail Blazers — a 6'4" guard wearing #5, age 36. Portland Trail Blazers play in the Western Conference’s Northwest Division. Holiday played his college basketball at UCLA.
The clues that pointed to him
- Plays in the Western Conference, Northwest Division.
- Listed at 6'4" — a guard (G).
- Wears #5.
- Age 36.
- College: UCLA.
- Born in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for October 18, 2026?
HoopGuess #140 (October 18, 2026) was Jrue Holiday — Portland Trail Blazers, G, 6'4", age 36, #5.
Can I still play the October 18, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #140 and you get the usual eight guesses. Archive rounds are counted separately and never touch your daily streak.
How many guesses do you get in HoopGuess?
Eight. Each guess has to be a real, current NBA player, and the board compares his team, conference, division, position, height, age and jersey number against the answer. Play today’s puzzle or pick another day from the archive.