| DATE | CATEGORY | PUZZLE | LETTERS | PRIZE | WIN |
| October 3, 1988 | Place | THE VATICAN | C D M A | $25,000 | Yes |
| October 4, 1988 | |||||
| October 5, 1988 | Occupation | BOOKKEEPER | C K D A | $25,000 | Yes |
| October 6, 1988 | |||||
| October 7, 1988 | |||||
| October 10, 1988 | |||||
| October 11, 1988 | |||||
| October 12, 1988 | Title | JAILHOUSE ROCK | C D F A | $25,000 | No |
| October 13, 1988 | Phrase | SNAP YOUR FINGERS | A P C D | Yes | |
| October 14, 1988 | THE PLOT THICKENS | C D M A | No | ||
| October 17, 1988 | Thing | SHORT CIRCUIT | H D W A | $25,000 | No |
| October 18, 1988 | Title | FLYING DOWN TO RIO | C D O M | Yes | |
| October 19, 1988 | Thing | POGO STICK | C D M A | Acura Legend | |
| October 20, 1988 | Title | YANKEE DOODLE | C D G A | Fred Joaillier ladies' watch | |
| October 21, 1988 | Thing | FINGER PAINTING | C D P A | RV tour of Alaska and Leisure-Craft RV |
No |
| October 24, 1988 | Phrase | NO SUCH LUCK | O D C G | $25,000 | No |
| October 25, 1988 | Title | THE INVISIBLE MAN | H V I B | Yes | |
| October 26, 1988 | Thing | OATMEAL | C M D A | ||
| October 27, 1988 | THE RIGHT TO VOTE | H G V I | |||
| October 28, 1988 | People | FLOWER CHILDREN | D M C O | ||
| October 31, 1988 | Things | SPARK PLUGS | C M G A | $25,000 | No |
