The five questions from Thursday, March 26, 2026, with their answers. This puzzle is
no longer playable; today's game is on the home page, and
the last seven days can still be played in the
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1 What legal process did the major pharmaceutical retailer Rite Aid initiate in late 2023 to address its mounting debt and over 3.3 billion dollars in long-term liabilities while simultaneously shuttering hundreds of underperforming locations?
Answer: BANKRUPTCY(10 letters)
A legal process for an insolvent debtor, either reorganising obligations while continuing to operate or liquidating assets to repay creditors in order of priority.
2 What major European insurance group announced a 10.8 billion dollar deal in March 2026 to acquire the specialty insurer Beazley, significantly expanding its footprint in the global cyber and professional liability markets?
Answer: ZURICH(6 letters)
3 What specific bankruptcy category saw a nearly 91 percent spike in filings during March 2026 as small businesses struggled to refinance maturing debt at significantly higher interest rates?
Answer: SUBCHAPTER(10 letters)
4 What global private equity firm announced a $349 million dollar deal on March 16 to acquire a major Australian wealth management firm as it expands its footprint in the Asia Pacific region?
Answer: BAIN(4 letters)
5 What major American technology corporation saw its shares fall over 3 percent on March 12 as the broader industrials and technology sectors led a market wide selloff triggered by rising Brent prices?