Puzzle #286 · Pet

Costcodle Answer for August 19, 2027

Puzzle #286 is on the board for August 19, 2027. Today's item is Cat Scratching Post, 2-Pack, filed under Pet. If you have not guessed yet, close this tab and go play. The three hints sit above the answer, the price sits in the answer card, and the breakdown comes after. No hard feelings either way. The shelf is undefeated some days.

This puzzle is scheduled for August 19, 2027. The answer is included below for search and reference, but the daily board unlocks on its date.

Pet

Cat Scratching Post, 2-Pack

2-pack
Costcodle answer $24.99
Puzzle
#286
Date
August 19, 2027
Category
Pet
Difficulty
Medium (3/5)
Did you know?

Sisal is used for scratching posts because its fibers fray rather than snap, giving cats the shredding sensation they want.

Costcodle hints for this puzzle

These are the same three hints the game uses, in order. They never name the price. Reveal one, think, then decide whether you need the next.

Hint 1Show hint

Pet aisle, the sisal posts near the cat trees.

Hint 2Show hint

Two tall posts wrapped in rough sisal rope, with a dangling toy on each.

Hint 3Show hint

Twenty to thirty-five dollars.

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Costcodle archive puzzle #286

286 Archive
August 19, 2027 Season 1
Pet Medium

Cat Scratching Post, 2-Pack

2-pack

Price corridor $0$10,000
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Six guesses. Win if you land within 5% of the real price.

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The quick version

How to play Costcodle

  1. 1
    Read the item. One product, one price. Guess what it costs.
  2. 2
    Stamp a price. Type it or slide. You get six guesses.
  3. 3
    Follow the arrow. It points to whether the real price is higher or lower.
  4. 4
    Land within 5%. That is a win. Yellow means within 25%. Red means keep hunting.
  5. 5
    Stuck? Reveal up to three free hints.

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How this puzzle was scored

Costcodle asks you to guess one price in six tries. A guess within 5% of $24.99 would win, a guess within 25% would show yellow, and anything further away would show red. The arrows tell you whether the real price is higher or lower than the number you stamped, which is how you build a narrowing price corridor.

This puzzle appeared on August 19, 2027 in Season 1. Category: Pet. Difficulty: Medium (3/5). Listing price: $24.99 for 2-pack.

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Puzzle answer FAQ

What was the Costcodle answer for August 19, 2027?

The Costcodle answer for August 19, 2027 (puzzle #286) was Cat Scratching Post, 2-Pack, priced at $24.99. You win if your guess lands within 5% of that price.

How much did the Cat Scratching Post, 2-Pack cost in Costcodle #286?

It cost $24.99 (2-pack). This is the listing price used in the game, so prices shown elsewhere may differ.