Spy Trivia: Native American Code Talkers

To celebrate 24 years of espionage, we’re putting your spy skills to the test. One lucky agent will win two tickets to SPY, but only if they can crack the code. Ready to take on the mission?
In the Museum’s Making Sense of Secrets gallery, Native American code talkers used everyday words from their languages to represent military terms.
Based on this system, what military meanings were assigned to the following words:
EGGS, POTATOES, IRON FISH
A. Parachutes, land mines, and patrol boats
B. Bombs, grenades, and submarines
C. Bombs, artillery shells, and assault ships
D. Missiles, grenades, and submarines
Submit your answer by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 20, 2026. One winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries with the correct answer and will be notified on July 21, 2026.