Phuzzle

A widening project will add a lane on each side of Interstate 485 between Rea Road and Interstate 77. The traffic congestion will likely be a headache, but this Phuzzle will be a breeze. PHOCUS LEVEL: EASY

These people are having fun during a sack race before the start of the Yellow Brick Road Walk to Benefit Charlotte Family Housing. Hopefully you’ll be OZ-mazed at this week’s Phuzzle. It won’t hold up to water any more than a witch, however. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE

The Avett Brothers play as part of a fundraiser to benefit the programs of Safe Alliance in Cabarrus County in April. It will take more than a little air guitar to solve this INSANE Phuzzle. PHOCUS LEVEL: INSANE

“Cops 4 the Cure” and CFD’s “Fight to Extinguish” are both aimed squarely at supporting the fight against cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The Pink Lady fire truck pull was held April 14. Pulling a fire truck will be easy compared to this Phuzzle! PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE.

Davidson’s students and fans celebrate a championship win in the Southern Conference men’s basketball tournament played in March. Winning feels good and so does defeating the weekly Phuzzle! PHOCUS LEVEL: EASY

Davidson players celebrate their 74-55 victory over Charleston in the championship game of the Southern Conference men’s basketball tournament in March. Come, tackle this Phuzzle and take it as your trophy. Maybe hang it on the refrigerator! PHOCUS LEVEL: EASY

Eric Wells pulls his 5-year-old son, Mason, behind his ATV in the front yard of their home in Belmont in February. Remember the snow? See if you can find all the changes in this wintry Phuzzle. Watch out for snow blindness! PHOCUS LEVEL: EASY

Mecklenburg County is celebrating its 250th birthday this year! And you can work your celebration magic on this patriotic Phuzzle. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE

Eric Condrey with the U.S. National Whitewater Center steers a war canoe along the Catawba River in Mount Holly during an outing as the temperatures move into the 60s. Spring is here, can you Phuzzle it? PHOCUS LEVEL: INSANE

Time Warner Cable Arena’s 10 millionth visitor is Brandon Bolin, pictured with his wife, Alicia Bolin. Confetti and fanfare greet these winners! I hope you feel the same way as you tackle this Phuzzle. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE

"The Evolution of Black Gospel Music" singers performed in January on the site of an MLK Day Habitat House project on Dodge Avenue. A joyful noise is what you’ll make when you conquer this EASY Phuzzle. PHOCUS LEVEL: EASY

Barry Smith, a junior at Phillip O. Berry, is doing some heavy-duty scientific study. For you, hopefully, it won’t be as much work to de-Phuzzle these images. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE

Crews spray brine on Interstate 485 near Lawyers Road in late January. We have had some ice and snow in the region, though I think we’ve put down about twice as much brine! See if you can look past any “snow blindness” and find the six differences between the photos. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE.

Merchandise supervisor Teresa Furr stocks paper products at the new Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market. The grocery business is very competitive, and this is also a very competitive Phuzzle. Take a deep breath and see if your eyes are ready for an INSANE Phuzzle. PHOCUS LEVEL: INSANE.

Folks brave the weather in uptown in January. You won’t have to brave anything to solve this rainy-day Phuzzle. PHOCUS LEVEL: EASY

Students from the Pallavi Madabushi Dance School perform a classical Indian dance at the Festival of India uptown. This 18th annual festival makes a colorful background for a beautiful and festive Phuzzle. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE

The Westin Hotel welcomes ACC sports fans. Lots of teams, lots of logos and lots of places to hide a Phuzzle. It’s not just about logos; the differences can be anywhere! PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE.

Hickory Chair furniture factory hired 86 people last year and is looking for more. This Phuzzle shouldn’t be too tough for skilled Phuzzle-ites, but you might have to work a little to find all six differences between the photos. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE.

Linda Horinka of Denver, N.C., has collected 546 antique oil lamps that she displays throughout her home. She said she’s collected them for decades and has always been struck by their beauty. You might be struck by the difficulty of this Phuzzle, too. Can you find all six differences? PHOCUS LEVEL: INSANE

Football is nearing the end of the season, but a new year of Phuzzle is getting under way. Linebacker Larenz Bryant of Vance High School moves in on quarterback Noah Suber of T.C. Roberson High School during Shrine Bowl practice at Spartanburg High School in December. Find the six differences between the photos below. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE.

The Smith family roasts marshmallows in Charlotte before a ribbon-cutting to unveil the “Timeline” sculpture by Asheville artist Robert Winkler. This is a nice easy Phuzzle to close out the year. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE.

Holiday helpers get busy! Watch as Carolina Panther Luke Kuechly volunteers with dozens of Bank of America employees to fill backpacks with food at Second Harvest Food Bank in Charlotte. Can you find all six differences in this INTENSE Phuzzle? PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE.

Holiday decorations are in full bloom around the businesses at the EpiCentre uptown. But it might take a wish from Santa to find all the little changes in this INSANE Phuzzle. PHOCUS LEVEL: INSANE

Charlotte Catholic defensive lineman Karrington King (44) and linebackers Kevin Kirchmer (35) and Marc Lee (53) tackle A.L. Brown running back Kalif Phillips during a November game. Tackle this intense Phuzzle with some gusto. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE.

Cool autumn nights make for great uptown walking and photos. The Westin's glassy skin reflects the orange lights from the colorful Duke Energy Center. Take your time with this EASY as pie, nighttime Phuzzle. Tony Lone Fight tlonefight@charlotteobserver.com PHOCUS LEVEL: EASY

Commuters travel along N.C. 16 near Mount Holly-Huntersville Road. The holiday season is full of car rides, so make sure yours are safe and fun! Here’s a traveling Phuzzle that is tough enough to make the drive seem like a piece of cake. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE

Myers Park’s Maddy Poole celebrates a point against South Meck during the first round of the Southwestern 4A conference volleyball tournament played in October. Do your own celebrating when you conquer this Intense Phuzzle! PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE

Carolina Panther fans Danike Dehart of Charlotte, left, and Brittany Urbansky of Charlotte show their excitement before walking to Bank of America Stadium. While the Panthers are not having a great season, you can still have a high score with this EASY Phuzzle. PHOCUS LEVEL: EASY.

Little Sugar Creek Greenway has a lot of foot and bike traffic. Some might find this Phuzzle a little ROCKy, but take your time and I’ll think you’ll find the answers right in your WHEELhouse. Find the six differences between the photos below. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE.