Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Words
- 28
- Points
- 94
- Genius
- 65
- Pangram
- 1
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atom
noun — The smallest possible amount of matter which still retains its identity as a chemical element, now known to consist of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.
noun — (history of science) A hypothetical particle posited by Greek philosophers as an ultimate and indivisible component of matter.
noun — The smallest, indivisible constituent part or unit of something.
noun — In logical atomism, a fundamental fact that cannot be further broken down.
noun — The smallest medieval unit of time, equal to fifteen ninety-fourths of a second.
noun — A mote of dust in a sunbeam.
Appeared in 7 recorded puzzles.
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automat
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automata
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coat
noun — An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.Wp
verb — To cover with a coating of some material.
noun — A covering of material, such as paint.Wp
noun — The fur or feathers covering an animal's skin.Wp
noun — Canvas painted with thick tar and secured round a mast or bowsprit to prevent water running down the sides into the hold (now made of rubber or leather).
noun — A petticoat.
Appeared in 9 recorded puzzles.
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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 15 recorded puzzles.
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cutoff
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factotum
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moat
noun — A deep, wide defensive ditch, normally filled with water, surrounding a fortified habitation.
verb — To surround with a moat.
noun — An aspect of a business which makes it more "defensible" from competitors, either because of the nature of its products, services, franchise or other reason.
noun — A circular lowland between a resurgent dome and the walls of the caldera surrounding it.
noun — A hill or mound.
Appeared in 7 recorded puzzles.
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moot
noun — A moot court.
adjective — Subject to discussion (originally at a moot); arguable, debatable, unsolved or impossible to solve.
noun — A whisper, or an insinuation, also gossip or rumors.
verb — To bring up as a subject for debate, to propose.
noun — Vagina.
noun — The stump of a tree; the roots and bottom end of a felled tree.
Appeared in 12 recorded puzzles.
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motto
noun — A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievement.
noun — A sentence, phrase, or word, prefixed to an essay, discourse, chapter, canto, or the like, suggestive of its subject matter; a short, suggestive expression of a guiding principle; a maxim.
noun — A paper packet containing a sweetmeat, cracker, etc., together with a scrap of paper bearing a motto.
Appeared in 12 recorded puzzles.
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mutt
noun — A mongrel dog (or sometimes cat); an animal of mixed breed or uncertain origin.
noun — A monastic or similar religious establishment in Hinduism and Jainism, usually more formal and hierarchical than an ashram.
noun — (sometimes derogatory) A person of diverse ancestry.
noun — An idiot, a stupid person.
Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.
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taco
noun — A Mexican snack food; a small tortilla (soft or hard shelled), with typically some type of meat, rice, beans, cheese, diced vegetables (usually tomatoes and lettuce, as served in the United States, and cilantro, onion, and avocado, as served in México) and salsa.
verb — To fold or cause to buckle in half, similar to the way a taco is folded.
noun — The vulva.
noun — A yellow stain on a shirt armpit caused by sweat or deodorant.
Appeared in 9 recorded puzzles.
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tact
noun — The sense of touch; feeling.
verb — To use a tact (a kind of verbal operant; see noun sense).
noun — A maneuver, or action calculated to achieve some end.
noun — The stroke in beating time.
noun — Sensitive mental touch; special skill or faculty; keen perception or discernment; ready power of appreciating and doing what is required by circumstances; the ability to say the right thing.
noun — A verbal operant which is controlled by a nonverbal stimulus (such as an object, event, or property of an object) and is maintained by nonspecific social reinforcement (praise).
Appeared in 20 recorded puzzles.
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tattoo
noun — An image made in the skin with ink and a needle.
verb — To apply a tattoo to (someone or something).
noun — A signal played five minutes before taps (lights out).
verb — To tap rhythmically on, to drum.
noun — A breed of pony from India; a pony of that breed.
noun — A method of decorating the skin by inserting colored substances under the surface with a sharp instrument (usually a solenoid-driven needle).
Appeared in 15 recorded puzzles.
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taut
adjective — Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.
adjective — (of a body, muscles, etc.) Not flabby; firm, toned; (of a person) having a lean, strong body.
adjective — (of music, writing, etc.) Containing only relevant parts; brief and controlled.
adjective — (of a sailor, a ship, etc.) Neat and well-disciplined; (by extension) efficient and in order.
adjective — Experiencing anxiety or stress.
Appeared in 11 recorded puzzles.
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toccata
noun — A piece of music (usually for a keyboard instrument) designed to emphasise the dexterity of the performer.
Appeared in 9 recorded puzzles.
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tofu
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tomato
noun — A widely cultivated plant, Solanum lycopersicum, having edible fruit.
verb — To pelt with tomatoes
noun — The savory fruit of this plant, red when ripe, treated as a vegetable in horticulture and cooking.
noun — A shade of red, the colour of a ripe tomato.
noun — A desirable-looking woman.
noun — A stupid act or person.
Appeared in 7 recorded puzzles.
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tomcat
noun — A tom, a male cat.
verb — To prowl for sexual gratification.
Appeared in 5 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 30 recorded puzzles.
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tout
noun — Someone advertising for customers in an aggressive way.
verb — To flaunt, to publicize/publicise; to boast or brag; to promote.
noun — In the game of solo, a proposal to win all eight tricks.
noun — A person, at a racecourse, who offers supposedly inside information on which horse is likely to win.
noun — A spy for a smuggler, thief, or similar.
noun — An informer in the Irish Republican Army.
Appeared in 10 recorded puzzles.
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tutu
noun — A ballet skirt made of layered stiff but light netting.
noun — Any of the genus Coriaria of shrubs and trees found in New Zealand.
Appeared in 15 recorded puzzles.
Hints, no spoilers
Words by first two letters
- af×1
- at×1
- au×3
- co×2
- cu×2
- fa×2
- fo×1
- mo×3
- mu×1
- ta×4
- to×6
- tu×2
Words by first letter and length
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Σ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | 2 | 1 | · | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| c | 2 | · | 2 | · | · | 4 |
| f | 2 | · | · | · | 1 | 3 |
| m | 3 | 1 | · | · | · | 4 |
| t | 8 | · | 3 | 1 | · | 12 |
| Σ | 17 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 28 |
The numbers
Genius today takes 65 points of 94 available. The average answer runs 4.9 letters.
Word lengths, today vs. 18854 recorded answers
History
Today's letters, last seen
| Letter | Last in a puzzle | Last as center |
|---|---|---|
| a | Monday, December 29, 2025 | Friday, December 12, 2025 |
| c | Sunday, December 28, 2025 | Sunday, December 28, 2025 |
| f | Thursday, December 18, 2025 | Thursday, November 6, 2025 |
| m | Saturday, December 20, 2025 | Tuesday, November 18, 2025 |
| o | Tuesday, December 30, 2025 | Saturday, December 6, 2025 |
| t ● | Saturday, December 27, 2025 | Sunday, December 21, 2025 |
| u | Saturday, December 27, 2025 | Saturday, December 27, 2025 |
Most common answers, all recorded puzzles
- noon 44
- naan 33
- nana 33
- onion 31
- toot 30
- loll 29
- mama 27
- mamma 27
- nene 25
- cocoon 24
- acacia 24
- acai 24
- loon 24
- olio 24
- imam 23
- maim 23
- cancan 23
- canna 23
- mini 23
- minim 23
- neon 23
- none 23
- aria 22
- mitt 22
- onto 22
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.
- acta
- atma
- coact
- cocomat
- coft
- commata
- cotta
- matt
- maut
- motmot
- mott
- offcut
- otto
- outact
- outfoot
- toff
- toft
- toom
- tufa
- tuff