Friday, October 10, 2025
- Words
- 31
- Points
- 84
- Genius
- 58
- Pangram
- 1
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kelp
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kelpie
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like
noun — (usually in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers).
verb — To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of.
noun — (sometimes as the likes of') Someone similar to a given person, or something similar to a given object; a comparative; a type; a sort.
adjective — Similar.
adverb — Likely.
preposition — Similar to, reminiscent of.
Appeared in 7 recorded puzzles.
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likely
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lull
noun — A period of rest or soothing.
verb — To cause to rest by soothing influences; to compose; to calm
noun — A period of reduced activity; a respite
noun — A period without waves or wind.
noun — An extended pause between sets of waves.
verb — To become gradually calm; to subside; to cease or abate.
Appeared in 21 recorded puzzles.
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lulu
noun — A remarkable person, object or idea.
noun — A very attractive or alluring person.
noun — A very bad mistake or error.
noun — A fixed allowance paid to a legislator in lieu of reimbursement for actual expenses.
Appeared in 21 recorded puzzles.
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pulley
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pulpy
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puppylike
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yule
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Hints, no spoilers
Words by first two letters
- ee×1
- il×1
- ke×3
- ki×1
- le×1
- li×5
- lu×2
- pe×1
- pi×3
- pl×1
- pu×8
- uk×1
- ye×2
- yu×1
Words by first letter and length
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | Σ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| e | 1 | · | · | · | · | 1 |
| i | 1 | · | · | · | · | 1 |
| k | 3 | · | 1 | · | · | 4 |
| l | 6 | 1 | 1 | · | · | 8 |
| p | 8 | 2 | 2 | · | 1 | 13 |
| u | · | · | · | 1 | · | 1 |
| y | 3 | · | · | · | · | 3 |
| Σ | 22 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 31 |
The numbers
Genius today takes 58 points of 84 available. The average answer runs 4.6 letters.
Word lengths, today vs. 21360 recorded answers
History
Today's letters, last seen
| Letter | Last in a puzzle | Last as center |
|---|---|---|
| e | Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | Friday, September 19, 2025 |
| i | Thursday, October 9, 2025 | Tuesday, September 30, 2025 |
| k | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | Friday, August 29, 2025 |
| l ● | Thursday, October 9, 2025 | Monday, October 6, 2025 |
| p | Thursday, October 9, 2025 | Monday, September 29, 2025 |
| u | Thursday, October 9, 2025 | Thursday, September 25, 2025 |
| y | Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | first recorded time |
Most common answers, all recorded puzzles
- noon 47
- naan 39
- nana 39
- onion 33
- toot 33
- acacia 30
- acai 30
- loll 30
- mama 29
- mamma 29
- nene 29
- mini 27
- minim 27
- imam 26
- maim 26
- onto 26
- toon 26
- cancan 26
- canna 26
- cocoon 25
- lilt 25
- till 25
- tilt 25
- mitt 25
- natant 25
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.
- eellike
- ekuele
- eyelike
- kelep
- kelly
- kelpy
- killie
- leke
- leku
- lilylike
- liplike
- peepul
- pele
- peppily
- pilei
- pili
- pilule
- pily
- pipelike
- pulik
- pullup
- pulpily
- ukelele
- uppile
- yelk
- yill