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The Great Anchovy Heist
Ahoy! The legendary Golden Anchovy Pizza has been stolen from the Crusty Cutlass! Captain Marinara needs your help to catch the sneaky Pizza Pirate before they eat the prize.
Suspects
Possible suspects
Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.
21 of 21 still in play
| Name | Signature Topping | Secret Sauce | Slicing Hand | Bandana Color | Soggy Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baron Bacon | Salty Anchovies | White Alfredo | Right Handed Slice | Jolly Roger Black Bandana | Tomato Juice Splash |
| Scurvy Sausage | Sweet Pineapple | White Alfredo | Left Handed Slice | Jolly Roger Black Bandana | Flying Soda Blast |
| Crusty Pete | Smoked Sausage | White Alfredo | Left Handed Slice | Deep Sea Blue Bandana | Melting Cheese Net |
| Captain Marinara | Salty Anchovies | White Alfredo | Right Handed Slice | Deep Sea Blue Bandana | Tomato Juice Splash |
| Shiver Me Shrooms | Cheesy Mozzarella | White Alfredo | Right Handed Slice | Crimson Red Bandana | Tomato Juice Splash |
| Sashimi Sam | Salty Anchovies | White Alfredo | Right Handed Slice | Crimson Red Bandana | Tomato Juice Splash |
| Yeoman Yeast | Sweet Pineapple | Zesty Marinara | Left Handed Slice | Crimson Red Bandana | Melting Cheese Net |
| Cutlass Cory | Cheesy Mozzarella | White Alfredo | Left Handed Slice | Crimson Red Bandana | Melting Cheese Net |
| Barnacle Basil | Spicy Pepperoni | Zesty Marinara | Right Handed Slice | Crimson Red Bandana | Melting Cheese Net |
| Jolly Jalapeno | Cheesy Mozzarella | Sweet BBQ Sauce | Left Handed Slice | Deep Sea Blue Bandana | Flying Soda Blast |
| Anchovy Anne | Smoked Sausage | Sweet BBQ Sauce | Left Handed Slice | Crimson Red Bandana | Tomato Juice Splash |
| Captain Calzone | Spicy Pepperoni | Sweet BBQ Sauce | Right Handed Slice | Crimson Red Bandana | Melting Cheese Net |
| Peggy Pineapple | Cheesy Mozzarella | Garlic Butter | Right Handed Slice | Deep Sea Blue Bandana | Flying Soda Blast |
| Sir Parmesan | Sweet Pineapple | Hot Chili Oil | Right Handed Slice | Crimson Red Bandana | Melting Cheese Net |
| Pegleg Pepperoni | Sweet Pineapple | White Alfredo | Right Handed Slice | Crimson Red Bandana | Melting Cheese Net |
| Sailor Sauce | Sweet Pineapple | Garlic Butter | Left Handed Slice | Jolly Roger Black Bandana | Melting Cheese Net |
| Matey Mozzarella | Sweet Pineapple | Sweet BBQ Sauce | Left Handed Slice | Jolly Roger Black Bandana | Flying Soda Blast |
| Hook Mushroom | Smoked Sausage | Zesty Marinara | Right Handed Slice | Crimson Red Bandana | Melting Cheese Net |
| Salty Sophia | Smoked Sausage | Garlic Butter | Left Handed Slice | Jolly Roger Black Bandana | Melting Cheese Net |
| Ol Blue Cheese | Spicy Pepperoni | Zesty Marinara | Left Handed Slice | Crimson Red Bandana | Flying Soda Blast |
| Long John Silverside | Salty Anchovies | White Alfredo | Right Handed Slice | Deep Sea Blue Bandana | Melting Cheese Net |
Clue 1
Addition
To find the first clue we must count the pepperonis on the galley floor. Let us add the toppings found under the table to the toppings in the sink.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
940
298
395
787
591
746
418
T
940
395
987
926
395
777
289
926
T
940
930
777
395
777
581
395
395
T
940
850
850
966
777
418
930
674
395
470 + 470 =T
191 + 98 =N
631 + 356 =D
232 + 514 =R
171 + 247 =A
295 + 671 =Q
297 + 294 =I
307 + 619 =O
165 + 133 =H
414 + 363 =S
260 + 414 =C
469 + 381 =B
320 + 261 =W
592 + 338 =U
333 + 454 =P
158 + 237 =E
0/16 letters found
Clue 2
Subtraction
The cook had a full crate of fresh pineapples but the thief stole some. We can find a clue if we subtract the remaining pineapples from the starting amount.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
303
552
120
823
327
120
118
120
552
162
823
354
696
897
552
T
303
552
162
118
256
120
256
823
646
696
327
120
307
162
354
160
823
638 - 335 =T
1151 - 328 =S
998 - 302 =I
908 - 11 =G
520 - 358 =A
589 - 235 =R
142 - 22 =E
485 - 158 =C
347 - 40 =M
439 - 279 =K
835 - 283 =H
923 - 277 =L
489 - 233 =D
149 - 31 =N
0/14 letters found
Clue 3
Rounding
The ship's radar shows the thief's escape speed but the old dial only displays numbers rounded to the nearest ten. Round the speed to unlock the message.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
3000
9000
2000
T
3000
9000
500
2000
50
5000
7000
400
70
50
5000
40
800
800
2000
90
T
3000
500
400
8000
700
9000
2000
2000
70
2000
400
2000
T
3000
Round 3,274 to the nearest thousandT
Round 47 to the nearest tenF
Round 7,004 to the nearest thousandU
Round 4,643 to the nearest thousandR
Round 457 to the nearest hundredI
Round 72 to the nearest tenS
Round 811 to the nearest hundredM
Round 9,167 to the nearest thousandH
Round 1,819 to the nearest thousandE
Round 39 to the nearest tenO
Round 389 to the nearest hundredN
Round 695 to the nearest hundredC
Round 94 to the nearest tenL
Round 7,908 to the nearest thousandG
0/14 letters found
Clue 4
Multiplication facts (1-12)
We found stacks of empty pizza boxes in the hold. If we multiply the number of stacks by the boxes in each stack we will uncover a hidden note.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
A
50
30
70
88
36
11
2
24
70
96
108
4
A
50
24
108
A
50
24
A
50
6
10
70
96
A
50
108
99
A
50
11
45
2
32
24
108
10 × 5 =A
11 × 8 =I
5 × 6 =C
4 × 1 =B
1 × 10 =H
7 × 10 =R
9 × 11 =W
12 × 8 =E
2 × 3 =T
8 × 4 =U
1 × 2 =O
12 × 9 =D
5 × 9 =F
3 × 12 =M
8 × 3 =N
11 × 1 =S
0/16 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
The pirate crew wants to share a bunch of breadsticks equally. If we divide the total breadsticks among the sailors the leftover amount tells us where to look.
First solve each problem. Then find each answer in the list below and cross that sentence out. One sentence will be left — that's exactly what the villain did!
Step 1 — solve these
54 ÷ 6 = ?
49 ÷ 7 = ?
33 ÷ 3 = ?
72 ÷ 9 = ?
3 ÷ 1 = ?
2 ÷ 2 = ?
40 ÷ 4 = ?
30 ÷ 6 = ?
24 ÷ 6 = ?
108 ÷ 9 = ?
20 ÷ 10 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain scatters salty anchovies to distract the crew, then slides away on hot chili oil.
2.The villain flings sweet pineapple slices like mini shields, then escapes using a burst of garlic butter.
3.The villain scatters salty anchovies to distract the crew, then escapes using a burst of garlic butter.
4.The villain tosses spicy pepperoni on the deck, then blinds the guards with white alfredo.
5.The villain scatters salty anchovies to distract the crew, then sprays zesty marinara everywhere.
6.The villain flings sweet pineapple slices like mini shields, then blinds the guards with white alfredo.
7.The villain rolls smoked sausage down the gangplank, then sprays zesty marinara everywhere.
8.The villain scatters salty anchovies to distract the crew, then swings on a rope coated in sweet bbq sauce.
9.The villain flings sweet pineapple slices like mini shields, then slides away on hot chili oil.
10.The villain rolls smoked sausage down the gangplank, then blinds the guards with white alfredo.
11.The villain tosses spicy pepperoni on the deck, then sprays zesty marinara everywhere.
12.The villain tosses spicy pepperoni on the deck, then escapes using a burst of garlic butter.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Great Anchovy Heist
Culprit: Pegleg Pepperoni (Sweet Pineapple · White Alfredo · Right Handed Slice · Crimson Red Bandana · Melting Cheese Net)
- Clue 1 (Addition): "THE PIRATE DOES NOT USE SWEET BBQ SAUCE"470 + 470 = 940 (T) · 191 + 98 = 289 (N) · 631 + 356 = 987 (D) · 232 + 514 = 746 (R) · 171 + 247 = 418 (A) · 295 + 671 = 966 (Q) · 297 + 294 = 591 (I) · 307 + 619 = 926 (O) · 165 + 133 = 298 (H) · 414 + 363 = 777 (S) · 260 + 414 = 674 (C) · 469 + 381 = 850 (B) · 320 + 261 = 581 (W) · 592 + 338 = 930 (U) · 333 + 454 = 787 (P) · 158 + 237 = 395 (E)
- Clue 2 (Subtraction): "THE SCENE HAS RIGHT HANDED SLICE MARKS"638 - 335 = 303 (T) · 1151 - 328 = 823 (S) · 998 - 302 = 696 (I) · 908 - 11 = 897 (G) · 520 - 358 = 162 (A) · 589 - 235 = 354 (R) · 142 - 22 = 120 (E) · 485 - 158 = 327 (C) · 347 - 40 = 307 (M) · 439 - 279 = 160 (K) · 835 - 283 = 552 (H) · 923 - 277 = 646 (L) · 489 - 233 = 256 (D) · 149 - 31 = 118 (N)
- Clue 3 (Rounding): "THE THIEF RUNS FROM MELTING CHEESE NET"Round 3,274 to the nearest thousand = 3000 (T) · Round 47 to the nearest ten = 50 (F) · Round 7,004 to the nearest thousand = 7000 (U) · Round 4,643 to the nearest thousand = 5000 (R) · Round 457 to the nearest hundred = 500 (I) · Round 72 to the nearest ten = 70 (S) · Round 811 to the nearest hundred = 800 (M) · Round 9,167 to the nearest thousand = 9000 (H) · Round 1,819 to the nearest thousand = 2000 (E) · Round 39 to the nearest ten = 40 (O) · Round 389 to the nearest hundred = 400 (N) · Round 695 to the nearest hundred = 700 (C) · Round 94 to the nearest ten = 90 (L) · Round 7,908 to the nearest thousand = 8000 (G)
- Clue 4 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "A CRIMSON RED BANDANA THREAD WAS FOUND"10 × 5 = 50 (A) · 11 × 8 = 88 (I) · 5 × 6 = 30 (C) · 4 × 1 = 4 (B) · 1 × 10 = 10 (H) · 7 × 10 = 70 (R) · 9 × 11 = 99 (W) · 12 × 8 = 96 (E) · 2 × 3 = 6 (T) · 8 × 4 = 32 (U) · 1 × 2 = 2 (O) · 12 × 9 = 108 (D) · 5 × 9 = 45 (F) · 3 × 12 = 36 (M) · 8 × 3 = 24 (N) · 11 × 1 = 11 (S)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 6) → Pegleg Pepperoni54 ÷ 6 = 9 · 49 ÷ 7 = 7 · 33 ÷ 3 = 11 · 72 ÷ 9 = 8 · 3 ÷ 1 = 3 · 2 ÷ 2 = 1 · 40 ÷ 4 = 10 · 30 ÷ 6 = 5 · 24 ÷ 6 = 4 · 108 ÷ 9 = 12 · 20 ÷ 10 = 2
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 3 math
- Math topics
- Addition, Subtraction, Rounding, Multiplication, Division
- Reading level
- grades 3-4
- Theme
- The Great Anchovy Heist — set in The Crusty Cutlass pizza ship in the Sea of Cheese
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects