Friday, February 27, 2026
- Words
- 55
- Points
- 241
- Genius
- 168
- Pangrams
- 2
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alpaca
noun — A sheep-like animal of the Andes, Vicugna pacos, in the camel family, closely related to the llama, guanaco, and vicuña.
noun — Wool from the alpaca.
Appeared in 2 recorded puzzles.
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apace
adverb — Quickly, rapidly, with speed.
Appeared in 2 recorded puzzles.
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apiece
adverb — Each by itself; for or to each one
Appeared in 2 recorded puzzles.
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appeal
noun — An application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for re-examination or review.
verb — To call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.
noun — The mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected.
noun — The right of appeal.
noun — An accusation; a process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offense against the public.
noun — An accusation of a felon at common law by one of his accomplices, which accomplice was then called an approver.
Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.
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apple
noun — A common, round fruit produced by the tree Malus domestica, cultivated in temperate climates.
verb — To become apple-like.
noun — Any of various tree-borne fruits or vegetables especially considered as resembling an apple; also (with qualifying words) used to form the names of other specific fruits such as custard apple, rose apple, thorn apple etc.
noun — The fruit of the Tree of Knowledge, eaten by Adam and Eve according to post-Biblical Christian tradition; the forbidden fruit.
noun — A tree of the genus Malus, especially one cultivated for its edible fruit; the apple tree.
noun — The wood of the apple tree.
Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.
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applicable
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bicep
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blip
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capable
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cape
noun — A piece or point of land, extending beyond the adjacent coast into a sea or lake; a promontory; a headland.
noun — A sleeveless garment or part of a garment, hanging from the neck over the back, arms, and shoulders.
verb — To incite or attract (a bull) to charge a certain direction, by waving a cape.
verb — To look for, search after.
noun — A superhero.
verb — To head or point; to keep a course.
Appeared in 2 recorded puzzles.
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clap
noun — The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together.
verb — To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.
noun — (with "the") Gonorrhea.
noun — The explosive sound of thunder.
noun — Any loud, sudden, explosive sound made by striking hard surfaces together, or resembling such a sound.
noun — A slap with the hand, usually in a jovial manner.
Appeared in 2 recorded puzzles.
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clip
noun — Something which clips or grasps; a device for attaching one object to another.
verb — To grip tightly.
noun — Something which has been clipped from a larger whole:
verb — To cut, especially with scissors or shears as opposed to a knife etc.
noun — An unspecified but normally understood as rapid speed or pace.
noun — An embrace.
Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.
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clippable
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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 11 recorded puzzles.
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epic
adjective — Momentously heroic; grand in scale or character
adjective — Extending beyond the usual or ordinary.
noun — An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity, demigod (heroic epic), other legend or traditional hero.
adjective — Of, or relating to, an epic.
noun — A series of events considered appropriate to an epic.
noun — In software development, a large or extended user story.
Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.
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ipecac
noun — The plant ipecacuanha (Psychotria ipecacuanha) or its root.
noun — Syrup of ipecac, produced from this plant's root, used to induce emesis (vomiting).
Appeared in 2 recorded puzzles.
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leap
noun — The act of leaping or jumping.
verb — To jump.
adjective — (calendar) Intercalary, bissextile.
noun — A basket.
noun — The distance traversed by a leap or jump.
noun — A group of leopards.
Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.
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pace
noun — Step.
verb — To walk back and forth in a small distance.
adjective — Describing a bowler who bowls fast balls.
preposition — With all due respect to.
noun — Easter.
noun — Way of stepping.
Appeared in 2 recorded puzzles.
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palace
noun — Official residence of a head of state or other dignitary, especially in a monarchical or imperial governmental system.
verb — To decorate or ornate.
noun — A large and lavishly ornate residence.
noun — A large, ornate public building used for entertainment or exhibitions.
Appeared in 2 recorded puzzles.
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papillae
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peace
noun — A state of tranquility, quiet, and harmony; absence of violence. For instance, a state free from civil disturbance.
verb — To make peace; to put at peace; to be at peace.
interjection — Shut up!, silence!; be quiet, be silent.
noun — A state free of oppressive and unpleasant thoughts and emotions.
noun — Harmony in personal relations.
noun — A state free of war, in particular war between different countries.
Appeared in 2 recorded puzzles.
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peaceable
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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 11 recorded puzzles.
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pellicle
noun — A thin skin or film.
noun — A skin or coating of proteins on the surface of meat to be smoked, improving the surface adhesion.
noun — Cuticle, the hard protective outer layer of certain life forms.
noun — The skin of a mushroom cap.
noun — The outermost layer of a mushroom, often used only for a surface that is viscid and easily peels off.
noun — The growth on the surface of a liquid culture.
Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.
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pica
noun — A disorder characterized by craving and appetite for non-edible substances, such as ice, clay, chalk, dirt, or sand.
noun — A size of type between small pica and English, standardized as 12-point.
noun — Any of several small, furry mammals, similar to guinea pigs, but related to rabbits, of the family Ochotonidae, from the mountains of North America and Asia.
noun — A magpie.
noun — (usually with qualifier) A font of this size.
noun — A unit of length equivalent to 12 points, officially 35/83 cm (0.166 in) after 1886 but now 1/6 in.
Appeared in 4 recorded puzzles.
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piece
noun — A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts.
noun — A single item belonging to a class of similar items
noun — An artistic creation, such as a painting, sculpture, musical composition, literary work, etc.
noun — An article published in the press.
verb — (usually with together) To assemble (something real or figurative).
noun — A slice or other quantity of bread, eaten on its own; a sandwich or light snack.
Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.
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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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place
noun — (physical) An area; somewhere within an area.
verb — To put (an object or person) in a specific location.
noun — A location or position in space.
noun — A particular location in a book or document, particularly the current location of a reader.
noun — A passage or extract from a book or document.
noun — A topic.
Appeared in 2 recorded puzzles.
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pliable
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Hints, no spoilers
Words by first two letters
- al×1
- ap×8
- be×1
- bi×1
- bl×2
- ca×2
- cl×3
- ep×2
- ip×1
- la×1
- le×1
- pa×13
- pe×8
- pi×5
- pl×6
Words by first letter and length
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Σ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | · | 2 | 4 | · | 1 | · | 2 | 9 |
| b | 2 | 2 | · | · | · | · | · | 4 |
| c | 3 | · | · | 1 | · | 1 | · | 5 |
| e | 2 | · | · | · | · | · | · | 2 |
| i | · | · | 1 | · | · | · | · | 1 |
| l | 1 | 1 | · | · | · | · | · | 2 |
| p | 16 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | · | 32 |
| Σ | 24 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 55 |
The numbers
Genius today takes 168 points of 241 available. The average answer runs 5.4 letters.
Word lengths, today vs. 20458 recorded answers
History
Today's letters, last seen
| Letter | Last in a puzzle | Last as center |
|---|---|---|
| a | Thursday, February 26, 2026 | Monday, February 16, 2026 |
| b | Friday, February 20, 2026 | Sunday, February 1, 2026 |
| c | Thursday, February 26, 2026 | Sunday, January 18, 2026 |
| e | Thursday, February 19, 2026 | Friday, February 6, 2026 |
| i | Thursday, February 26, 2026 | Thursday, February 26, 2026 |
| l | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | Sunday, February 22, 2026 |
| p ● | Monday, February 23, 2026 | Tuesday, February 17, 2026 |
Most common answers, all recorded puzzles
- noon 47
- naan 38
- nana 38
- onion 33
- toot 32
- loll 30
- mama 29
- mamma 29
- acacia 28
- acai 28
- nene 28
- imam 26
- maim 26
- mini 26
- minim 26
- onto 25
- toon 25
- cancan 25
- canna 25
- cocoon 24
- lilt 24
- till 24
- tilt 24
- aria 24
- mitt 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.
- abapical
- apical
- appal
- appel
- becap
- beleap
- calipee
- callipee
- calpac
- cepe
- clepe
- epical
- icecap
- lapilli
- paca
- palea
- paleae
- paleal
- pallia
- pallial
- palpal
- palpi
- pappi
- peccable
- pele
- pepla
- pial
- pibal
- pical
- piccalilli
- pice
- pilea
- pilei
- pili
- pipal
- placable
- placeable
- plaice
- plica
- plicae
- plical