Friday, December 26, 2025
- Words
- 37
- Points
- 171
- Genius
- 119
- Pangram
- 1
Official answers
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acne
noun — A skin condition, usually of the face, that is common in adolescents. It is characterised by red pimples, and is caused by the inflammation of sebaceous glands through bacterial infection.
noun — A pattern of blemishes in an area of skin resulting from the skin condition.
Appeared in 12 recorded puzzles.
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adjacency
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cancan
noun — A high-kicking chorus line dance originating in France.
verb — To dance the cancan.
noun — (motocross) A trick where one leg is brought over the seat, so that both legs are on one side.
Appeared in 21 recorded puzzles.
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cane
noun — A plant with simple stems, like bamboo or sugar cane, or the stem thereof
noun — The stem of such a plant adapted for use as a tool
verb — To strike or beat with a cane or similar implement
noun — A rod-shaped tool or device, somewhat like a cane
noun — Split rattan, as used in wickerwork, basketry and the like
verb — To make or furnish with cane or rattan.
Appeared in 12 recorded puzzles.
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canna
noun — Any member of the genus Canna of tropical plants with large leaves and often showy flowers.
noun — A measure of length in Italy, varying from six to seven feet.
Appeared in 21 recorded puzzles.
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decency
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jenny
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naan
noun — A type of round, flat bread baked in a tandoor popular in South and Central Asian cuisine.
Appeared in 30 recorded puzzles.
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nada
pronoun — Nothing.
Appeared in 13 recorded puzzles.
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nana
noun — (term of endearment) one's grandmother
noun — A banana
noun — A fool
noun — A nanny
Appeared in 30 recorded puzzles.
Hints, no spoilers
Words by first two letters
- ac×1
- ad×3
- ca×9
- cy×1
- da×3
- de×6
- dy×1
- en×2
- je×2
- na×4
- ne×4
- ye×1
Words by first letter and length
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Σ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | 1 | · | 1 | 1 | · | 1 | 4 |
| c | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | · | · | 10 |
| d | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| e | · | 1 | 1 | · | · | · | 2 |
| j | 1 | 1 | · | · | · | · | 2 |
| n | 5 | 2 | 1 | · | · | · | 8 |
| y | · | · | 1 | · | · | · | 1 |
| Σ | 12 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 37 |
The numbers
Genius today takes 119 points of 171 available. The average answer runs 5.4 letters.
Word lengths, today vs. 17142 recorded answers
History
Today's letters, last seen
| Letter | Last in a puzzle | Last as center |
|---|---|---|
| a | Wednesday, December 24, 2025 | Friday, December 12, 2025 |
| c | Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | Tuesday, December 2, 2025 |
| d | Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | Thursday, December 4, 2025 |
| e | Thursday, December 25, 2025 | Friday, December 5, 2025 |
| j | Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | first recorded time |
| n ● | Thursday, December 25, 2025 | Thursday, December 25, 2025 |
| y | Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | Thursday, December 11, 2025 |
Most common answers, all recorded puzzles
- noon 41
- naan 30
- nana 30
- onion 28
- toot 27
- loll 27
- mama 24
- mamma 24
- 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
- anon 20
- lull 19
- lulu 19
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.
- acned
- anna
- cadenced
- cadency
- cayenned
- deaned
- decadency
- decane
- dene
- denned
- eyen
- eyne
- jacana
- jane
- jnana
- nance
- nancy
- yean
- yeaned