Thursday, September 24, 2026
Edited by Sam Ezersky
- Words
- 54
- Points
- 201
- Genius
- 140
- Pangram
- 1
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appeal
noun — An application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for re-examination or review.
verb — To call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.
noun — The mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected.
noun — The right of appeal.
noun — An accusation; a process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offense against the public.
noun — An accusation of a felon at common law by one of his accomplices, which accomplice was then called an approver.
Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.
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apple
noun — A common, round fruit produced by the tree Malus domestica, cultivated in temperate climates.
verb — To become apple-like.
noun — Any of various tree-borne fruits or vegetables especially considered as resembling an apple; also (with qualifying words) used to form the names of other specific fruits such as custard apple, rose apple, thorn apple etc.
noun — The fruit of the Tree of Knowledge, eaten by Adam and Eve according to post-Biblical Christian tradition; the forbidden fruit.
noun — A tree of the genus Malus, especially one cultivated for its edible fruit; the apple tree.
noun — The wood of the apple tree.
Appeared in 3 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 11 recorded puzzles.
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leap
noun — The act of leaping or jumping.
verb — To jump.
adjective — (calendar) Intercalary, bissextile.
noun — A basket.
noun — The distance traversed by a leap or jump.
noun — A group of leopards.
Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.
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loop
noun — A length of thread, line or rope that is doubled over to make an opening.
noun — A mass of iron in a pasty condition gathered into a ball for the tilt hammer or rolls.
verb — To form something into a loop.
noun — The opening so formed.
noun — A shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself.
noun — A ring road or beltway.
Appeared in 7 recorded puzzles.
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pawl
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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 11 recorded puzzles.
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people
noun — Used as plural of person; a body of human beings considered generally or collectively; a group of two or more persons.
verb — To stock with people or inhabitants; to fill as with people; to populate.
noun — An individual; usually a human being.
noun — Persons forming or belonging to a particular group, such as a nation, class, ethnic group, country, family, etc.
noun — A group of persons regarded as being employees, followers, companions or subjects of a ruler.
noun — One's colleagues or employees.
Appeared in 5 recorded puzzles.
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plowable
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pool
noun — A small and rather deep collection of (usually) fresh water, as one supplied by a spring, or occurring in the course of a stream; a reservoir for water.
verb — (of a liquid) To form a pool.
noun — A pool of water used for swimming, usually one which has been artificially constructed.
noun — (game) A game at billiards, in which each of the players stakes a certain sum, the winner taking the whole; also, in public billiard rooms, a game in which the loser pays the entrance fee for all who engage in the game.
verb — To put together; contribute to a common fund, on the basis of a mutual division of profits or losses; to make a common interest of.
noun — A small body of standing or stagnant water; a puddle.
Appeared in 7 recorded puzzles.
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poop
noun — Fecal matter, feces.
verb — To make a short blast on a horn
noun — A set of data or general information, written or spoken, usually concerning machinery or a process.
verb — To tire, exhaust. Often used with out.
noun — The stern of a ship.
verb — To break seawater with the poop of a vessel, especially the poop deck.
Appeared in 14 recorded puzzles.
Hints, no spoilers
Words by first two letters
- ap×5
- be×2
- bl×2
- bo×1
- el×1
- ep×1
- la×1
- le×1
- lo×3
- op×1
- pa×12
- pe×8
- pl×6
- po×8
- wa×1
- we×1
Words by first letter and length
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | Σ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | · | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| b | 2 | 3 | · | · | · | 5 |
| e | 1 | 1 | · | · | · | 2 |
| l | 3 | 1 | 1 | · | · | 5 |
| o | 1 | · | · | · | · | 1 |
| p | 18 | 6 | 7 | 3 | · | 34 |
| w | 1 | · | 1 | · | · | 2 |
| Σ | 26 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 54 |
The numbers
Genius today takes 140 points of 201 available. The average answer runs 5.0 letters.
Word lengths, today vs. 20458 recorded answers
History
Today's letters, last seen
| Letter | Last in a puzzle | Last as center |
|---|---|---|
| a | Monday, September 21, 2026 | Friday, September 18, 2026 |
| b | Monday, September 21, 2026 | Saturday, September 19, 2026 |
| e | Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | Sunday, August 30, 2026 |
| l | Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | Monday, August 31, 2026 |
| o | Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | Monday, August 17, 2026 |
| p ● | Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | Wednesday, September 16, 2026 |
| w | Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | Saturday, June 27, 2026 |
Most common answers, all recorded puzzles
- noon 47
- naan 38
- nana 38
- onion 33
- toot 32
- loll 30
- mama 29
- mamma 29
- acacia 28
- acai 28
- nene 28
- imam 26
- maim 26
- mini 26
- minim 26
- onto 25
- toon 25
- cancan 25
- canna 25
- cocoon 24
- lilt 24
- till 24
- tilt 24
- aria 24
- mitt 24
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.
- apollo
- appal
- appel
- beleap
- beweep
- bopeep
- epopee
- palea
- paleae
- paleal
- palpal
- pele
- pepla
- pepo
- plew
- pollee
- popple