Puzzle #294 · 2026-10-21

Daily Cryptic Answer

Character
A laid-back drinker who gave away an arm, and a hat, to bet on the future.
  • Hint 1This character is one of the Four Emperors of the sea.
  • Hint 2They once served as an apprentice on the Pirate King's ship.
  • Hint 3They lost an arm saving a small boy who would inherit their hat.

Answer

Shanks

Shanks, captain of the Red Hair Pirates and one of the Four Emperors. A former apprentice on Roger's ship, he gave Luffy his straw hat.

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