Monday, September 7, 2026
Edited by Sam Ezersky
- Words
- 41
- Points
- 201
- Genius
- 140
- Pangram
- 1
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cheep
verb — Of a small bird, to make short, high-pitched sounds sounding like "cheep".
noun — A short, high-pitched sound made by a small bird.
interjection — The short, high-pitched sound made by a small bird.
verb — To express in a chirping tone.
Appeared in 5 recorded puzzles.
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cheeped
verb — Of a small bird, to make short, high-pitched sounds sounding like "cheep".
verb — To express in a chirping tone.
Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.
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chip
noun — A small piece broken from a larger piece of solid material.
verb — To chop or cut into small pieces.
noun — A damaged area of a surface where a small piece has been broken off.
noun — (games) A token used in place of cash.
noun — A sovereign (the coin).
noun — A circuit fabricated in one piece on a small, thin substrate.
Appeared in 4 recorded puzzles.
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chipped
verb — To break small pieces from.
adjective — Having one or more chips (small pieces) missing.
verb — To chop or cut into small pieces.
verb — (often with "in") to contribute.
verb — To become chipped.
verb — To play a shot hitting the ball predominantly upwards rather than forwards. In association football specifically, when the shot is a shot on goal, the opposing goalkeeper may be the direct object of the verb, rather than the ball.
Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.
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deep
adjective — (of a physical distance) Extending far away from a point of reference, especially downwards.
adjective — (sleep) Sound, heavy (describing a state of sleep from which one is not easily awoken).
adjective — (sound, voice) Low in pitch.
adjective — Immersed, submerged (in).
adjective — (of a color) Highly saturated.
adjective — (intellectual, social) Complex, involved.
Appeared in 5 recorded puzzles.
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depict
verb — To render a representation of something, using words, sounds, images, or other means.
adjective — Depicted.
Appeared in 2 recorded puzzles.
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depth
noun — The vertical distance below a surface; the degree to which something is deep
noun — The distance between the front and the back, as the depth of a drawer or closet
noun — The intensity, complexity, strength, seriousness or importance of an emotion, situation, etc.
noun — Lowness
noun — (colors) the total palette of available colors
noun — The property of appearing three-dimensional
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dipped
verb — To lower into a liquid.
verb — To immerse oneself; to become plunged in a liquid; to sink.
verb — (of a value or rate) To decrease slightly.
verb — To lower a light's beam.
verb — To plunge or engage thoroughly in any affair.
verb — To use a dip stick to check oil level in an engine.
Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.
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epee
noun — A sharp-pointed dueling sword with a bell-shaped guard, used (with the end blunted) in sport fencing.
Appeared in 9 recorded puzzles.
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epic
adjective — Momentously heroic; grand in scale or character
adjective — Extending beyond the usual or ordinary.
noun — An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity, demigod (heroic epic), other legend or traditional hero.
adjective — Of, or relating to, an epic.
noun — A series of events considered appropriate to an epic.
noun — In software development, a large or extended user story.
Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.
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hippie
noun — (1960s slang; still widely used in reference to that era) One who chooses not to conform to prevailing social norms: especially one who subscribes to values or actions such as acceptance or self-practice of recreational drug use, liberal or radical sexual mores, advocacy of communal living, strong pacifism or anti-war sentiment, etc.
noun — Someone who dresses in a hippie style.
noun — (modern slang) A person who keeps an unkempt or sloppy appearance and wearing unusually long hair (for males), and because of it, often stereotyped as a deadbeat.
adjective — Of or pertaining to hippies.
adjective — Not conforming to generally accepted standards.
noun — (1950s slang) A teenager who imitated the beatniks.
Appeared in 7 recorded puzzles.
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peed
verb — To urinate.
verb — (mildly vulgar) To drizzle.
Appeared in 5 recorded puzzles.
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peep
verb — To look, especially through a narrow opening, or while trying not to be seen or noticed.
noun — A quick look or glimpse, especially a furtive one.
noun — A quiet sound, particularly one from a baby bird.
verb — To make a soft, shrill noise like a baby bird.
noun — A feeble utterance or complaint.
verb — To begin to appear; to look forth from concealment; to make the first appearance.
Appeared in 9 recorded puzzles.
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peeped
verb — To look, especially through a narrow opening, or while trying not to be seen or noticed.
verb — To make a soft, shrill noise like a baby bird.
verb — To begin to appear; to look forth from concealment; to make the first appearance.
verb — To speak briefly with a quiet voice.
Appeared in 5 recorded puzzles.
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pepped
verb — To inject with energy and enthusiasm.
Appeared in 5 recorded puzzles.
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peptic
noun — An agent that promotes digestion.
adjective — Of, pertaining to, capable of, or aiding digestion.
noun — (in the plural) The digestive organs.
adjective — Of or pertaining to pepsin.
Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.
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piece
noun — A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts.
noun — A single item belonging to a class of similar items
noun — An artistic creation, such as a painting, sculpture, musical composition, literary work, etc.
noun — An article published in the press.
verb — (usually with together) To assemble (something real or figurative).
noun — A slice or other quantity of bread, eaten on its own; a sandwich or light snack.
Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.
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pieced
verb — (usually with together) To assemble (something real or figurative).
verb — To make, enlarge, or repair, by the addition of a piece or pieces; to patch; often with out.
verb — To produce a work of graffiti more complex than a tag.
Appeared in 4 recorded puzzles.
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pied
adjective — Having two or more colors, especially black and white.
adjective — Decorated or colored in blotches.
verb — To hit in the face with a pie, either for comic effect or as a means of protest (see also pieing).
verb — To spill or mix printing type.
verb — To go around (a corner) in a guarded manner.
verb — (of printing types) To reduce to confusion; to jumble.
Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.
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pipe
noun — Meanings relating to a hollow conduit.
noun — Meanings relating to a smoking implement.
noun — Meanings relating to a wind instrument.
verb — To convey or transport (something) by means of pipes.
verb — To play (music) on a pipe instrument, such as a bagpipe or a flute.
verb — To create or decorate with piping (icing).
Appeared in 10 recorded puzzles.
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piped
verb — To convey or transport (something) by means of pipes.
verb — To create or decorate with piping (icing).
verb — To shout loudly and at high pitch.
verb — To lead or conduct as if by pipes, especially by wired transmission.
adjective — Shaped like a pipe; tubular.
verb — To play (music) on a pipe instrument, such as a bagpipe or a flute.
Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.
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pipit
noun — Any of various small passerine birds, mainly from the genus Anthus, that are often drab, ground feeding insectivores of open country.
Appeared in 9 recorded puzzles.
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pitched
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tepid
adjective — Lukewarm; neither warm nor cool.
adjective — Uninterested; exhibiting little passion or eagerness.
Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.
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tipi
noun — Alternative form of teepee
Appeared in 9 recorded puzzles.
pitched is a perfect pangram — all seven letters, each used exactly once.
Hints, no spoilers
Words by first two letters
- ch×4
- de×4
- di×1
- ep×3
- hi×1
- pe×9
- pi×13
- te×3
- ti×3
Words by first letter and length
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Σ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| c | 1 | 1 | · | 2 | · | 4 |
| d | 1 | 1 | 2 | · | 1 | 5 |
| e | 2 | · | · | 1 | · | 3 |
| h | · | · | 1 | · | · | 1 |
| p | 5 | 6 | 8 | 3 | · | 22 |
| t | 1 | 2 | 3 | · | · | 6 |
| Σ | 10 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 41 |
The numbers
Genius today takes 140 points of 201 available. The average answer runs 5.5 letters.
Word lengths, today vs. 19742 recorded answers
History
Today's letters, last seen
| Letter | Last in a puzzle | Last as center |
|---|---|---|
| c | Saturday, September 5, 2026 | Sunday, August 16, 2026 |
| d | Sunday, September 6, 2026 | Friday, September 4, 2026 |
| e | Sunday, September 6, 2026 | Sunday, August 30, 2026 |
| h | Saturday, August 29, 2026 | Sunday, August 9, 2026 |
| i | Saturday, September 5, 2026 | Saturday, August 22, 2026 |
| p ● | Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | Tuesday, July 7, 2026 |
| t | Thursday, September 3, 2026 | Thursday, September 3, 2026 |
Most common answers, all recorded puzzles
- noon 45
- naan 35
- nana 35
- toot 32
- onion 31
- loll 30
- mama 28
- mamma 28
- acacia 26
- acai 26
- nene 26
- mini 25
- minim 25
- cocoon 24
- imam 24
- maim 24
- onto 24
- toon 24
- loon 24
- olio 24
- lilt 23
- till 23
- tilt 23
- aria 23
- mitt 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.
- cepe
- cepheid
- chippie
- dipeptide
- dipt
- epithetic
- hipped
- pech
- peched
- pectic
- peptid
- peptidic
- petti
- phpht
- pice
- pipetted
- pipped
- pithed