Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Words
- 28
- Points
- 94
- Genius
- 65
- Pangram
- 1
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atom
noun — The smallest possible amount of matter which still retains its identity as a chemical element, now known to consist of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.
noun — (history of science) A hypothetical particle posited by Greek philosophers as an ultimate and indivisible component of matter.
noun — The smallest, indivisible constituent part or unit of something.
noun — In logical atomism, a fundamental fact that cannot be further broken down.
noun — The smallest medieval unit of time, equal to fifteen ninety-fourths of a second.
noun — A mote of dust in a sunbeam.
Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.
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automat
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automata
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coot
noun — Any of various aquatic birds of the genus Fulica that are mainly black with a prominent frontal shield on the forehead.
noun — A foolish or eccentric fellow
noun — (with the) A success; something excellent.
noun — Body louse (Pediculus humanus).
Appeared in 14 recorded puzzles.
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cutoff
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factotum
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moat
noun — A deep, wide defensive ditch, normally filled with water, surrounding a fortified habitation.
verb — To surround with a moat.
noun — An aspect of a business which makes it more "defensible" from competitors, either because of the nature of its products, services, franchise or other reason.
noun — A circular lowland between a resurgent dome and the walls of the caldera surrounding it.
noun — A hill or mound.
Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.
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moot
noun — A moot court.
adjective — Subject to discussion (originally at a moot); arguable, debatable, unsolved or impossible to solve.
noun — A whisper, or an insinuation, also gossip or rumors.
verb — To bring up as a subject for debate, to propose.
noun — Vagina.
noun — The stump of a tree; the roots and bottom end of a felled tree.
Appeared in 11 recorded puzzles.
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motto
noun — A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievement.
noun — A sentence, phrase, or word, prefixed to an essay, discourse, chapter, canto, or the like, suggestive of its subject matter; a short, suggestive expression of a guiding principle; a maxim.
noun — A paper packet containing a sweetmeat, cracker, etc., together with a scrap of paper bearing a motto.
Appeared in 11 recorded puzzles.
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tact
noun — The sense of touch; feeling.
verb — To use a tact (a kind of verbal operant; see noun sense).
noun — A maneuver, or action calculated to achieve some end.
noun — The stroke in beating time.
noun — Sensitive mental touch; special skill or faculty; keen perception or discernment; ready power of appreciating and doing what is required by circumstances; the ability to say the right thing.
noun — A verbal operant which is controlled by a nonverbal stimulus (such as an object, event, or property of an object) and is maintained by nonspecific social reinforcement (praise).
Appeared in 19 recorded puzzles.
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taut
adjective — Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.
adjective — (of a body, muscles, etc.) Not flabby; firm, toned; (of a person) having a lean, strong body.
adjective — (of music, writing, etc.) Containing only relevant parts; brief and controlled.
adjective — (of a sailor, a ship, etc.) Neat and well-disciplined; (by extension) efficient and in order.
adjective — Experiencing anxiety or stress.
Appeared in 11 recorded puzzles.
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tofu
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tomato
noun — A widely cultivated plant, Solanum lycopersicum, having edible fruit.
verb — To pelt with tomatoes
noun — The savory fruit of this plant, red when ripe, treated as a vegetable in horticulture and cooking.
noun — A shade of red, the colour of a ripe tomato.
noun — A desirable-looking woman.
noun — A stupid act or person.
Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.
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tomcat
noun — A tom, a male cat.
verb — To prowl for sexual gratification.
Appeared in 5 recorded puzzles.
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toot
noun — The noise of a horn or whistle.
verb — To stand out, or be prominent.
noun — A toilet.
noun — (by extension) A fart; flatus.
noun — Cocaine.
noun — A portion of cocaine that a person snorts.
Appeared in 28 recorded puzzles.
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tutu
noun — A ballet skirt made of layered stiff but light netting.
noun — Any of the genus Coriaria of shrubs and trees found in New Zealand.
Appeared in 14 recorded puzzles.
Hints, no spoilers
Words by first two letters
- af×1
- at×1
- au×3
- co×2
- cu×2
- fa×2
- fo×1
- mo×3
- mu×1
- ta×4
- to×6
- tu×2
Words by first letter and length
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Σ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | 2 | 1 | · | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| c | 2 | · | 2 | · | · | 4 |
| f | 2 | · | · | · | 1 | 3 |
| m | 3 | 1 | · | · | · | 4 |
| t | 8 | · | 3 | 1 | · | 12 |
| Σ | 17 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 28 |
The numbers
Genius today takes 65 points of 94 available. The average answer runs 4.9 letters.
Word lengths, today vs. 17432 recorded answers
History
Today's letters, last seen
| Letter | Last in a puzzle | Last as center |
|---|---|---|
| a | Monday, December 29, 2025 | Friday, December 12, 2025 |
| c | Sunday, December 28, 2025 | Sunday, December 28, 2025 |
| f | Thursday, December 18, 2025 | Thursday, November 6, 2025 |
| m | Saturday, December 20, 2025 | Tuesday, November 18, 2025 |
| o | Tuesday, December 30, 2025 | Saturday, December 6, 2025 |
| t ● | Saturday, December 27, 2025 | Sunday, December 21, 2025 |
| u | Saturday, December 27, 2025 | Saturday, December 27, 2025 |
Most common answers, all recorded puzzles
- noon 42
- naan 30
- nana 30
- onion 29
- toot 28
- loll 28
- mama 25
- mamma 25
- cocoon 23
- acacia 23
- acai 23
- loon 23
- nene 23
- bill 22
- neon 22
- none 22
- olio 22
- aria 21
- onto 21
- toon 21
- cancan 21
- canna 21
- lull 20
- lulu 20
- lilt 20
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.
- acta
- atma
- coact
- cocomat
- coft
- commata
- cotta
- matt
- maut
- motmot
- mott
- offcut
- otto
- outact
- outfoot
- toff
- toft
- toom
- tufa
- tuff