Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Words
- 56
- Points
- 248
- Genius
- 173
- Pangrams
- 2
Official answers
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autocracy
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carryout
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coot
noun — Any of various aquatic birds of the genus Fulica that are mainly black with a prominent frontal shield on the forehead.
noun — A foolish or eccentric fellow
noun — (with the) A success; something excellent.
noun — Body louse (Pediculus humanus).
Appeared in 14 recorded puzzles.
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outcry
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roar
noun — A long, loud, deep shout, as of rage or laughter, made with the mouth wide open.
verb — To make a loud, deep cry, especially from pain, anger, or other strong emotion.
verb — To laugh in a particularly loud manner.
noun — A loud resounding noise.
verb — Generally, of inanimate objects etc., to make a loud resounding noise.
verb — Of animals (especially the lion), to make a loud deep noise.
Appeared in 13 recorded puzzles.
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root
noun — The part of a plant, generally underground, that anchors and supports the plant body, absorbs and stores water and nutrients, and in some plants is able to perform vegetative reproduction.
verb — To grow roots; to enter the earth, as roots; to take root and begin to grow.
noun — An act of sexual intercourse.
verb — To turn up or dig with the snout.
verb — (with "for" or "on") To cheer (on); to show support (for) and hope for the success of. (See root for.)
noun — A root vegetable.
Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.
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rotor
noun — A rotating part of a mechanical device, for example in an electric motor, generator, alternator or pump.
noun — The wing of a helicopter or similar aircraft.
noun — A quantity having magnitude, direction and position.
Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.
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toot
noun — The noise of a horn or whistle.
verb — To stand out, or be prominent.
noun — A toilet.
noun — (by extension) A fart; flatus.
noun — Cocaine.
noun — A portion of cocaine that a person snorts.
Appeared in 28 recorded puzzles.
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toro
noun — A traditional Japanese lantern.
noun — Rapanea salicina, a species of shrub or small tree native to New Zealand.
Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.
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tort
noun — An injury or wrong.
adjective — Tart; sharp.
adjective — Stretched tight; taut.
noun — A tortoise.
noun — A tortoiseshell (animal with coloured markings on fur).
noun — A wrongful act, whether intentional or negligent, which causes an injury and can be remedied in civil court, usually through the awarding of damages.
Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.
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trot
noun — Any of several animals related to Equus ferus caballus.
noun — Heroin (drug).
noun — An ugly old woman, a hag.
verb — To move along briskly; specifically, to move at a pace between a walk and a run.
noun — A genre of Korean pop music employing repetitive rhythm and vocal inflections.
noun — A supporter of Trotskyism.
Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.
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tryout
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your
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Hints, no spoilers
Words by first two letters
- ac×2
- ao×1
- ar×2
- at×1
- au×4
- ca×3
- co×5
- cr×1
- cu×3
- oa×1
- oc×1
- or×3
- ou×2
- ro×8
- ta×4
- to×7
- tr×5
- tu×1
- ty×1
- yo×1
Words by first letter and length
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Σ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | 2 | 2 | 2 | · | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| c | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | · | 12 |
| o | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | · | · | 7 |
| r | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | · | 8 |
| t | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 | · | · | 18 |
| y | 1 | · | · | · | · | · | 1 |
| Σ | 22 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 56 |
The numbers
Genius today takes 173 points of 248 available. The average answer runs 5.4 letters.
Word lengths, today vs. 17231 recorded answers
History
Today's letters, last seen
| Letter | Last in a puzzle | Last as center |
|---|---|---|
| a | Friday, December 5, 2025 | Friday, November 28, 2025 |
| c | Friday, December 5, 2025 | Tuesday, December 2, 2025 |
| o ● | Monday, December 1, 2025 | Sunday, November 30, 2025 |
| r | Friday, November 28, 2025 | Sunday, November 16, 2025 |
| t | Thursday, December 4, 2025 | Friday, November 7, 2025 |
| u | Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | Tuesday, November 4, 2025 |
| y | Thursday, December 4, 2025 | Tuesday, November 11, 2025 |
Most common answers, all recorded puzzles
- noon 41
- naan 30
- nana 30
- onion 28
- toot 28
- loll 27
- mama 25
- mamma 25
- cocoon 23
- nene 23
- acacia 22
- acai 22
- bill 22
- loon 22
- aria 21
- onto 21
- toon 21
- cancan 21
- canna 21
- neon 21
- none 21
- olio 21
- lilt 20
- till 20
- tilt 20
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.
- carroty
- coact
- coactor
- coco
- cocurator
- coocoo
- cory
- cotta
- cottar
- cruor
- curacoa
- orra
- ottar
- otto
- outact
- outroar
- outroot
- outtrot
- rato
- rooty
- rota
- roto
- ryot
- taroc
- tatouay
- tora
- torc
- torot
- torr
- tory
- touraco
- toyo
- trocar
- trouty
- turaco
- turacou