Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Words
- 32
- Points
- 149
- Genius
- 104
- 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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affect
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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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effacement
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facet
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Hints, no spoilers
Words by first two letters
- ac×4
- af×1
- ca×9
- ce×3
- ef×3
- em×1
- en×2
- fa×3
- fe×1
- ma×1
- me×2
- ta×2
Words by first letter and length
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Σ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | 2 | · | 2 | 1 | · | · | · | 5 |
| c | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | · | · | 12 |
| e | · | 2 | 2 | · | · | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| f | 2 | 2 | · | · | · | · | · | 4 |
| m | 1 | 1 | 1 | · | · | · | · | 3 |
| t | 1 | 1 | · | · | · | · | · | 2 |
| Σ | 11 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 32 |
The numbers
Genius today takes 104 points of 149 available. The average answer runs 5.5 letters.
Word lengths, today vs. 17142 recorded answers
History
Today's letters, last seen
| Letter | Last in a puzzle | Last as center |
|---|---|---|
| a | Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | Sunday, April 5, 2026 |
| c ● | Monday, April 6, 2026 | Thursday, March 12, 2026 |
| e | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | Saturday, March 21, 2026 |
| f | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 |
| m | Thursday, April 2, 2026 | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 |
| n | Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | Saturday, March 28, 2026 |
| t | Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | Wednesday, April 8, 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.
- aceta
- acta
- caca
- caeca
- caff
- cate
- catena
- catenae
- catenate
- catface
- ceca
- cementa
- cetane
- cete
- enface
- facete
- fennec
- nance
- tace
- tecta
- tenace