Catalogues hints and answers for September 21, 2026

The theme and the dealt items, then hints, then the correct order if you need it. Nothing is revealed until you tap.

Maya ChenSenior Puzzle Editor · Updated Sep 21, 2026 · 3 min read

Items7

Reverse acceptedYes

AuthorAdam Wagner

DayMonday

Today’s items as dealt

Theme: Scaling Peaks

Hurricane category (Saffir-Simpson)Creditworthiness (FICO)Acidity or basicity (pH)Academic performance (standard G.P.A.)Mineral hardness (Mohs)Sexual orientation (Kinsey)Gold purity (karats)

Catalogues hints for September 21, 2026

Open one hint at a time. Each is more specific than the last, so you can stop as soon as it clicks.

Theme hintRating scales by highest number.

First itemThe first item in the correct order is Academic performance (standard G.P.A.).

Last itemThe last item in the correct order is Creditworthiness (FICO).

Spoiler

Catalogues answer today

1. Academic performance (standard G.P.A.)4.0
2. Hurricane category (Saffir-Simpson)5
3. Sexual orientation (Kinsey)6
4. Mineral hardness (Mohs)10
5. Acidity or basicity (pH)14
6. Gold purity (karats)24
7. Creditworthiness (FICO)850

The reverse order is also accepted.

How to solve today’s Catalogues

Read the theme hint, then drag the seven cards into order. Submit to check; the game tells you how many are in the right place. Some puzzles accept the reverse order as well.

Want the full method? Read our Catalogues strategy and tips, or check how to play Catalogues on the hub.

Catalogues tips for tomorrow

Anchor the extremes. Place the item you are sure is first and the one you are sure is last, then fill the middle.
Read the hint literally. “By number of holes” means counting, not size. Take the hint at face value.
Group before ordering. Sort the items into rough tiers, then order within each tier.

Done for today? Try Connections, Pinpoint, Strands, all with hints first and answers behind a reveal.

Previous Catalogues puzzles

SunSunday, September 20, 2026 · I Love LucyHints & answer →SatSaturday, September 19, 2026 · Pound for PoundHints & answer →FriFriday, September 18, 2026 · By the NumbersHints & answer →ThuThursday, September 17, 2026 · Always a V.P., Never a POTUSHints & answer →WedWednesday, September 16, 2026 · This Game is WickedHints & answer →

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Catalogues FAQ

What is the Catalogues answer today?+

The correct order for “Scaling Peaks” (September 21, 2026) is Academic performance (standard G.P.A.), Hurricane category (Saffir-Simpson), Sexual orientation (Kinsey), Mineral hardness (Mohs), Acidity or basicity (pH), Gold purity (karats), Creditworthiness (FICO).

How does Catalogues work?+

Arrange seven items in the correct order according to a hidden rule described by the theme hint.

Where can I find past Catalogues answers?+

Every date since the May 2026 launch has its own page on GameAnswers.com with the solved order and values.