Saturday, September 5, 2026
Edited by Sam Ezersky
- Words
- 47
- Points
- 253
- Genius
- 177
- Pangram
- 1
Official answers
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aiming
verb — To point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it
noun — The act of one who aims.
verb — To direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive
verb — To direct or point (e.g. a weapon), at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object
verb — To direct (something verbal) towards a certain person, thing, or group
verb — To guess or conjecture.
Appeared in 7 recorded puzzles.
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anima
noun — The soul or animating principle of a living thing, especially as contrasted with the animus.
noun — (Jungian psychology) The inner self (not the external persona) of a person that is in touch with the unconscious as opposed to the persona.
noun — (Jungian psychology) The unconscious feminine aspect of a person.
Appeared in 16 recorded puzzles.
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cami
noun — A camisole.
Appeared in 12 recorded puzzles.
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gamin
noun — A homeless boy; a male street urchin; also (more generally), a cheeky, street-smart boy.
Appeared in 7 recorded puzzles.
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gaming
verb — To gamble.
noun — The playing of a game or games, including but not limited to video games and games of chance.
verb — To play card games, board games, or video games.
verb — To exploit loopholes in a system or bureaucracy in a way which defeats or nullifies the spirit of the rules in effect, usually to obtain a result which otherwise would be unobtainable.
verb — (of males) To perform premeditated seduction strategy.
noun — Careful, strategic use of rules to achieve one's purposes, as one would use the rules of a game.
Appeared in 7 recorded puzzles.
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gamma
noun — The third letter of the Greek alphabet (Γ, γ), preceded by beta (Β, β) and followed by delta, (Δ, δ).
noun — A nonlinear operation used to encode and decode luminance or tristimulus values in video or still image systems.
noun — The Gamma function, symbolized by Γ.
noun — A constant approximately equal to 0.55721566, symbolized by γ (also known as the Euler–Mascheroni constant).
noun — A non-SI unit of measure of magnetic flux density, equal to 1 nT.
noun — (industries) slope of log-log plot of video input and luminance output.
Appeared in 14 recorded puzzles.
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gimmick
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gimmicking
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imaging
verb — To represent by an image or symbol; to portray.
noun — The technique or practice of creating images of otherwise invisible aspects of an object, especially of body parts.
verb — To reflect, mirror.
verb — To create an image of.
verb — To create a complete backup copy of a file system or other entity.
noun — The use of mental images to alter a person's perceptions or behaviors.
Appeared in 7 recorded puzzles.
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imagining
verb — To form a mental image of something; to envision or create something in one's mind.
noun — Something imagined; a figment of the imagination.
verb — To believe in something created by one's own mind.
verb — To assume
verb — To conjecture or guess
verb — To use one's imagination
Appeared in 7 recorded puzzles.
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imam
noun — (usually capitalized) A Shi'ite Muslim leader.
noun — One who leads the salat prayers in a mosque.
Appeared in 24 recorded puzzles.
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magi
noun — A magician, wizard or sorcerer.
noun — (common usage) magician, and derogatorily sorcerer, trickster, conjurer, charlatan
noun — (special usage) a Zoroastrian priest
Appeared in 8 recorded puzzles.
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magic
noun — The application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order to have some benefit from them
verb — To produce, transform (something), (as if) by magic.
adjective — Having supernatural talents, properties or qualities attributed to magic.
noun — A specific ritual or procedure associated with such magic; a spell.
noun — The supernatural forces which are drawn on in such a ritual
noun — Something producing successful and remarkable results, especially when not fully understood; an enchanting quality; exceptional skill.
Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.
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magma
noun — The molten matter within the earth, the source of the material of lava flows, dikes of eruptive rocks, etc.
noun — A basic algebraic structure consisting of a set equipped with a single binary operation.
noun — Any soft doughy mass.
noun — The residuum after expressing the juice from fruits.
Appeared in 14 recorded puzzles.
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maim
noun — A serious wound
verb — To wound seriously; to cause permanent loss of function of a limb or part of the body.
Appeared in 24 recorded puzzles.
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maiming
verb — To wound seriously; to cause permanent loss of function of a limb or part of the body.
noun — The act by which somebody is maimed.
Appeared in 7 recorded puzzles.
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main
verb — Short for mainline.
adjective — Of chief or leading importance; prime, principal.
adverb — Exceedingly, extremely, greatly, mightily, very, very much.
noun — That which is chief or principal; the chief or main portion; the bulk, the greater part, gross.
noun — A hand or match in a game of dice.
noun — A basket for gathering grapes.
Appeared in 16 recorded puzzles.
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making
noun — The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.
verb — To create.
noun — Process of growth or development.
verb — To behave, to act.
verb — To tend; to contribute; to have effect; with for or against.
verb — To constitute.
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mama
noun — (hypocoristic, usually childish) Mother, female parent.
Appeared in 28 recorded puzzles.
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mamma
noun — The milk-secreting organ of female humans and other mammals which includes the mammary gland and the nipple or teat; a breast; an udder. (plural: mammae)
noun — (hypocoristic, usually childish) Mother, female parent.
noun — An accessory cloud like a mammary in appearance, which can form on the underside of most cloud genera
Appeared in 28 recorded puzzles.
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managing
verb — To direct or be in charge of.
noun — Management
verb — To handle or control (a situation, job).
verb — To handle with skill, wield (a tool, weapon etc.).
verb — To succeed at an attempt.
verb — To achieve (something) without fuss, or without outside help.
Appeared in 7 recorded puzzles.
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manakin
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manga
noun — A comic originating in Japan.
noun — A covering for a crucifix.
noun — An artistic style heavily used in, and associated with, Japanese comics, and that has also been adopted by a comparatively low number of comics from other countries.
noun — A comic in manga style, regardless of the country of origin.
Appeared in 10 recorded puzzles.
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mania
noun — Violent derangement of mind; madness; insanity.
noun — Excessive or unreasonable desire; insane passion affecting one or many people; fanaticism.
noun — The state of abnormally elevated or irritable mood, arousal, and/or energy levels.
Appeared in 16 recorded puzzles.
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manikin
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manna
noun — Food miraculously produced for the Israelites in the desert in the book of Exodus.
noun — (by extension) Any boon which comes into one's hands by good luck.
noun — The sugary sap of the manna gum tree which oozes out from holes drilled by insects and falls to the ground around the tree.http//www.museum.vic.gov.au/forest/plants/gum.html
Appeared in 22 recorded puzzles.
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manning
verb — To supply (something) with staff or crew (of either sex).
verb — To take up position in order to operate (something).
verb — (possibly obsolete) To brace (oneself), to fortify or steel (oneself) in a manly way. (Compare man up.)
verb — To wait on, attend to or escort.
verb — To accustom (a raptor or other type of bird) to the presence of people.
Appeared in 7 recorded puzzles.
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mica
noun — Any of a group of hydrous aluminosilicate minerals characterized by highly perfect cleavage, so that they readily separate into very thin leaves, more or less elastic.
Appeared in 12 recorded puzzles.
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miking
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mimic
noun — A person who practices mimicry, or mime.
verb — To imitate, especially in order to ridicule.
adjective — Pertaining to mimicry; imitative.
noun — An imitation.
verb — To take on the appearance of another, for protection or camouflage.
adjective — Mock, pretended.
Appeared in 15 recorded puzzles.
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mimicking
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miming
verb — To act without words.
verb — To represent an action or object through gesture, without the use of sound.
noun — A performance in mime.
verb — To mimic.
Appeared in 9 recorded puzzles.
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mini
adjective — Miniature, tiny, small.
noun — A miniskirt.
noun — A minicomputer.
Appeared in 25 recorded puzzles.
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minim
noun — A half note, drawn as a semibreve with a stem.
noun — Anything very minute; applied to animalcula and the like.
noun — A unit of volume, in the Imperial and U.S. customary systems, 1/60 fluid drachm. Approximately equal to 1 drop, 62 μL or 0.9 grain (weight) of water.
noun — A short vertical stroke used in handwriting.
noun — A little man or being; a dwarf.
noun — A small fish; a minnow.
Appeared in 25 recorded puzzles.
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minima
noun — The lowest limit.
noun — The smallest amount.
noun — A period of minimum brightness or energy intensity (of a star).
noun — A lower bound of a set which is also an element of that set.
noun — The smallest member of a batch or sample or the lower bound of a probability distribution.
Appeared in 16 recorded puzzles.
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mining
noun — The activity of removing solid valuables from the earth.
verb — To remove (ore) from the ground.
verb — To dig into, for ore or metal.
noun — Creation of new units of cryptocurrency by validating transactions and demonstrating proof-of-work
noun — The activity of placing explosives underground, rigged to explode
verb — To earn new units of cryptocurrency by doing certain calculations.
Appeared in 9 recorded puzzles.
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naming
verb — (ditransitive) To give a name to.
noun — The process of giving names to things.
adjective — Giving a name to a person or thing.
verb — To mention, specify.
verb — To identify as relevant or important
verb — To publicly implicate.
Appeared in 7 recorded puzzles.
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nicknaming
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Hints, no spoilers
Words by first two letters
- ai×1
- an×1
- ca×2
- ga×3
- gi×2
- im×3
- ma×21
- mi×12
- na×1
- ni×1
Words by first letter and length
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Σ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | · | 1 | 1 | · | · | · | · | 2 |
| c | 1 | · | 1 | · | · | · | · | 2 |
| g | · | 2 | 1 | 1 | · | · | 1 | 5 |
| i | 1 | · | · | 1 | · | 1 | · | 3 |
| m | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | · | 33 |
| n | · | · | 1 | · | · | · | 1 | 2 |
| Σ | 10 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 47 |
The numbers
Genius today takes 177 points of 253 available. The average answer runs 5.9 letters.
Word lengths, today vs. 19635 recorded answers
History
Today's letters, last seen
| Letter | Last in a puzzle | Last as center |
|---|---|---|
| a | Friday, September 4, 2026 | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 |
| c | Thursday, September 3, 2026 | Sunday, August 16, 2026 |
| g | Sunday, August 30, 2026 | Monday, August 10, 2026 |
| i | Thursday, September 3, 2026 | Saturday, August 22, 2026 |
| k | Thursday, September 3, 2026 | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 |
| m ● | Thursday, August 27, 2026 | Sunday, August 23, 2026 |
| n | Friday, September 4, 2026 | Monday, August 24, 2026 |
Most common answers, all recorded puzzles
- noon 45
- naan 35
- nana 35
- toot 32
- onion 31
- loll 30
- mama 28
- mamma 28
- nene 26
- acacia 25
- acai 25
- mini 25
- minim 25
- cocoon 24
- imam 24
- maim 24
- onto 24
- toon 24
- loon 24
- olio 24
- aria 23
- mitt 23
- cancan 23
- canna 23
- neon 23
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.
- acmic
- agama
- agamic
- agma
- amain
- amia
- amici
- amiga
- amin
- aminic
- amnia
- amnic
- animi
- cinnamic
- gagman
- gama
- gamic
- gamming
- kamaaina
- kami
- kamik
- mack
- magian
- magicking
- mana
- manana
- manganic
- mannan
- mannikin
- mick
- migg
- mina
- minikin
- nimming