Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Edited by Sam Ezersky
- Words
- 62
- Points
- 305
- Genius
- 213
- Pangrams
- 2
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apace
adverb — Quickly, rapidly, with speed.
Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.
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aped
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append
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appended
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canape
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cape
noun — A piece or point of land, extending beyond the adjacent coast into a sea or lake; a promontory; a headland.
noun — A sleeveless garment or part of a garment, hanging from the neck over the back, arms, and shoulders.
verb — To incite or attract (a bull) to charge a certain direction, by waving a cape.
verb — To look for, search after.
noun — A superhero.
verb — To head or point; to keep a course.
Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.
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caped
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capped
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dapped
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deadpan
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deadpanned
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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 7 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 12 recorded puzzles.
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kappa
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keep
noun — The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.
verb — To continue in (a course or mode of action); not to intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain.
noun — The food or money required to keep someone alive and healthy; one's support, maintenance.
noun — The act or office of keeping; custody; guard; care; heed; charge; notice.
noun — The state of being kept; hence, the resulting condition; case.
noun — That which is kept in charge; a charge.
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kneecap
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kneecapped
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kneepad
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napped
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pace
noun — Step.
verb — To walk back and forth in a small distance.
adjective — Describing a bowler who bowls fast balls.
preposition — With all due respect to.
noun — Easter.
noun — Way of stepping.
Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.
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paced
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pack
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packed
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padded
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panacea
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pancake
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pancaked
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pandan
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paned
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panned
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peace
noun — A state of tranquility, quiet, and harmony; absence of violence. For instance, a state free from civil disturbance.
verb — To make peace; to put at peace; to be at peace.
interjection — Shut up!, silence!; be quiet, be silent.
noun — A state free of oppressive and unpleasant thoughts and emotions.
noun — Harmony in personal relations.
noun — A state free of war, in particular war between different countries.
Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.
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peak
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peaked
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pecan
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peck
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pecked
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peed
verb — To urinate.
verb — (mildly vulgar) To drizzle.
Appeared in 7 recorded puzzles.
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peek
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peeked
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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 12 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 7 recorded puzzles.
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peke
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penance
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pepped
verb — To inject with energy and enthusiasm.
Appeared in 7 recorded puzzles.
Hints, no spoilers
Words by first two letters
- ap×5
- ca×4
- da×1
- de×8
- ep×1
- ka×1
- ke×1
- kn×3
- na×2
- ne×1
- pa×15
- pe×20
Words by first letter and length
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | Σ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | 1 | 2 | 1 | · | 1 | · | 5 |
| c | 1 | 1 | 2 | · | · | · | 4 |
| d | 1 | · | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| e | 1 | · | · | · | · | · | 1 |
| k | 1 | 1 | · | 2 | · | 1 | 5 |
| n | 2 | · | 1 | · | · | · | 3 |
| p | 12 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 1 | · | 35 |
| Σ | 19 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 62 |
The numbers
Genius today takes 213 points of 305 available. The average answer runs 5.6 letters.
Word lengths, today vs. 20705 recorded answers
History
Today's letters, last seen
| Letter | Last in a puzzle | Last as center |
|---|---|---|
| a | Friday, September 25, 2026 | Friday, September 18, 2026 |
| c | Monday, September 28, 2026 | Friday, September 25, 2026 |
| d | Monday, September 28, 2026 | Friday, September 4, 2026 |
| e | Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | Sunday, August 30, 2026 |
| k | Friday, September 11, 2026 | Friday, September 11, 2026 |
| n | Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | Tuesday, September 22, 2026 |
| p ● | Thursday, September 24, 2026 | Thursday, September 24, 2026 |
Most common answers, all recorded puzzles
- noon 47
- naan 38
- nana 38
- onion 33
- toot 33
- loll 30
- mama 29
- mamma 29
- acacia 28
- acai 28
- nene 28
- imam 26
- maim 26
- onto 26
- toon 26
- mini 26
- minim 26
- 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.
- apeak
- apeek
- cepe
- dependance
- kapa
- kepped
- keppen
- knap
- knapped
- kneepan
- nappe
- neep
- paca
- panacean
- panada
- panne
- peaced
- pean
- peened
- pekan
- penanced
- penna
- pennae