Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Edited by Sam Ezersky
- Words
- 55
- Points
- 248
- Genius
- 173
- Pangram
- 1
Official answers
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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 6 recorded puzzles.
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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 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 10 recorded puzzles.
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open
adjective — Not closed
verb — To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.
noun — (with the) Open or unobstructed space; an exposed location.
adjective — Not physically drawn together, closed, folded or contracted; extended
adjective — Actively conducting or prepared to conduct business.
adjective — Receptive.
Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.
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opined
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opioid
noun — A substance that has effects similar to opium.
noun — Any of the natural substances, such as an endorphin, released in the body in response to pain.
noun — Any of a group of synthetic compounds that exhibit similarities to the opium alkaloids that occur in nature.
Appeared in 4 recorded puzzles.
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peed
verb — To urinate.
verb — (mildly vulgar) To drizzle.
Appeared in 6 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 10 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 6 recorded puzzles.
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pepped
verb — To inject with energy and enthusiasm.
Appeared in 6 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 7 recorded puzzles.
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pinewood
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pinioned
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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 11 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 7 recorded puzzles.
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ponied
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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 13 recorded puzzles.
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windpipe
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wiped
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Hints, no spoilers
Words by first two letters
- de×5
- di×1
- do×2
- ep×2
- ni×2
- no×1
- op×6
- pe×12
- pi×11
- po×8
- we×2
- wi×3
Words by first letter and length
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Σ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| d | 2 | 1 | 3 | · | 2 | 8 |
| e | 1 | 1 | · | · | · | 2 |
| n | 1 | · | 1 | 1 | · | 3 |
| o | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | · | 6 |
| p | 12 | 4 | 12 | · | 3 | 31 |
| w | 2 | 1 | 1 | · | 1 | 5 |
| Σ | 19 | 8 | 20 | 2 | 6 | 55 |
The numbers
Genius today takes 173 points of 248 available. The average answer runs 5.4 letters.
Word lengths, today vs. 20046 recorded answers
History
Today's letters, last seen
| Letter | Last in a puzzle | Last as center |
|---|---|---|
| d | Sunday, September 13, 2026 | Friday, September 4, 2026 |
| e | Monday, September 14, 2026 | Sunday, August 30, 2026 |
| i | Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | Saturday, September 12, 2026 |
| n | Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | Sunday, September 13, 2026 |
| o | Monday, September 14, 2026 | Monday, August 17, 2026 |
| p ● | Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | Monday, September 7, 2026 |
| w | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Saturday, June 27, 2026 |
Most common answers, all recorded puzzles
- noon 46
- naan 36
- nana 36
- onion 32
- toot 32
- loll 30
- mama 28
- mamma 28
- acacia 26
- acai 26
- mini 26
- minim 26
- nene 26
- imam 25
- maim 25
- onto 25
- toon 25
- cocoon 24
- lilt 24
- till 24
- tilt 24
- aria 24
- mitt 24
- loon 24
- tint 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.
- depone
- deponed
- downpipe
- endopod
- epopee
- neep
- oped
- opinioned
- peened
- pein
- peined
- penni
- pennine
- pennon
- pennoned
- pepo
- pinene
- pinon
- pinweed
- pion
- pipped
- podded
- poind
- poinded
- ponded
- pondweed
- pood
- poon
- poppied
- powwowed