Friday, August 1, 2025
- Words
- 29
- Points
- 109
- Genius
- 76
- Pangram
- 1
Official answers
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acne
noun — A skin condition, usually of the face, that is common in adolescents. It is characterised by red pimples, and is caused by the inflammation of sebaceous glands through bacterial infection.
noun — A pattern of blemishes in an area of skin resulting from the skin condition.
Appeared in 12 recorded puzzles.
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ankh
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cancan
noun — A high-kicking chorus line dance originating in France.
verb — To dance the cancan.
noun — (motocross) A trick where one leg is brought over the seat, so that both legs are on one side.
Appeared in 21 recorded puzzles.
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cane
noun — A plant with simple stems, like bamboo or sugar cane, or the stem thereof
noun — The stem of such a plant adapted for use as a tool
verb — To strike or beat with a cane or similar implement
noun — A rod-shaped tool or device, somewhat like a cane
noun — Split rattan, as used in wickerwork, basketry and the like
verb — To make or furnish with cane or rattan.
Appeared in 12 recorded puzzles.
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canna
noun — Any member of the genus Canna of tropical plants with large leaves and often showy flowers.
noun — A measure of length in Italy, varying from six to seven feet.
Appeared in 21 recorded puzzles.
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chance
noun — An opportunity or possibility.
noun — Random occurrence; luck.
noun — The probability of something happening.
adjective — Happening by chance, casual.
verb — To try or risk.
verb — To happen by chance, to occur.
Appeared in 4 recorded puzzles.
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enhance
verb — To augment or make something greater.
verb — To improve something by adding features.
verb — To lift, raise up.
verb — To be raised up; to grow larger.
verb — (radiology) To take up contrast agent (for an organ, tissue, or lesion).
Appeared in 4 recorded puzzles.
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hank
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hence
adverb — As a result; therefore, for this reason
adverb — (of a length of time) in the future from now
Appeared in 5 recorded puzzles.
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henchman
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henchmen
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keen
adjective — Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness; eager, enthusiastic, interested.
adjective — Having a fine edge or point; sharp.
adjective — Acute of mind, having or expressing mental acuteness; penetrating, sharp.
adjective — Of cold, wind, etc.: cutting, penetrating, piercing, sharp.
adjective — Fierce, intense, vehement.
adjective — Of prices, extremely low as to be competitive.
Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.
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khan
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knee
noun — In humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank.
noun — The part of a garment that covers the knee.
noun — An act of kneeling, especially to show respect or courtesy.
verb — To poke or strike with the knee.
verb — To move on the knees; to use the knees to move.
noun — A blow made with the knee; a kneeing.
Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.
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naan
noun — A type of round, flat bread baked in a tandoor popular in South and Central Asian cuisine.
Appeared in 30 recorded puzzles.
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namecheck
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nana
noun — (term of endearment) one's grandmother
noun — A banana
noun — A fool
noun — A nanny
Appeared in 30 recorded puzzles.
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nankeen
noun — A type of cotton cloth originally from Nanking in China.
Appeared in 5 recorded puzzles.
Hints, no spoilers
Words by first two letters
- ac×1
- am×1
- an×1
- ca×3
- ch×1
- en×2
- ha×1
- he×4
- ke×1
- kh×1
- kn×2
- ma×2
- me×2
- na×5
- ne×2
Words by first letter and length
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Σ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | 3 | · | · | · | · | · | 3 |
| c | 1 | 1 | 2 | · | · | · | 4 |
| e | · | 1 | · | 1 | · | · | 2 |
| h | 1 | 2 | · | · | 2 | · | 5 |
| k | 3 | 1 | · | · | · | · | 4 |
| m | 2 | 1 | 1 | · | · | · | 4 |
| n | 5 | · | · | 1 | · | 1 | 7 |
| Σ | 15 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 29 |
The numbers
Genius today takes 76 points of 109 available. The average answer runs 5.1 letters.
Word lengths, today vs. 17142 recorded answers
History
Today's letters, last seen
| Letter | Last in a puzzle | Last as center |
|---|---|---|
| a | Thursday, July 31, 2025 | Saturday, July 19, 2025 |
| c | Wednesday, July 30, 2025 | Wednesday, July 30, 2025 |
| e | Wednesday, July 30, 2025 | first recorded time |
| h | Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | Tuesday, July 22, 2025 |
| k | Monday, July 28, 2025 | first recorded time |
| m | Monday, July 28, 2025 | Friday, July 25, 2025 |
| n ● | Thursday, July 31, 2025 | Monday, July 28, 2025 |
Most common answers, all recorded puzzles
- noon 41
- naan 30
- nana 30
- onion 28
- toot 27
- loll 27
- mama 24
- mamma 24
- cocoon 23
- nene 23
- acacia 22
- acai 22
- bill 22
- loon 22
- aria 21
- onto 21
- toon 21
- cancan 21
- canna 21
- neon 21
- none 21
- olio 21
- anon 20
- lull 19
- lulu 19
Valid words the Bee rejected
Dictionary words the Bee never takes
Legitimate words (per the ENABLE list) that fit the letters but aren't official answers — usually judged too obscure.
- achene
- akene
- ananke
- anna
- cancha
- hackman
- hackmen
- haen
- hance
- kana
- kane
- kench
- mana
- manana
- manche
- mannan
- nance
- neem
- nema