Friday, February 27, 2026
- Words
- 55
- Points
- 241
- Genius
- 168
- Pangrams
- 2
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alpaca
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apace
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apiece
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appealable
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applicable
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beep
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bicep
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bleep
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blip
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capable
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cape
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clap
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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 8 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 4 recorded puzzles.
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ipecac
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pace
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palace
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palpable
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papillae
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peace
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peaceable
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pebble
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peelable
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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 8 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 4 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 9 recorded puzzles.
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place
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pleb
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plebe
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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. 17142 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 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.
- 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