Wednesday, May 20, 2026
- Words
- 51
- Points
- 229
- Genius
- 160
- Pangrams
- 3
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aboard
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abracadabra
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abroad
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accord
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ardor
noun — Great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion.
noun — Spirit; enthusiasm; passion.
noun — Intense heat.
Appeared in 4 recorded puzzles.
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baba
noun — A kind of sponge cake soaked in rum-flavoured syrup.
noun — (esp. among people of East European ancestry) A grandmother.
noun — An old woman, especially a traditional old woman from an eastern European culture.
noun — (esp. among people of Indian ancestry) A father.
noun — (Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism) A holy man, a spiritual leader.
noun — A baby, child.
Appeared in 18 recorded puzzles.
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backboard
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backdoor
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board
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broad
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cardboard
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corkboard
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doodad
noun — A thing (used in a vague way to refer to something whose name one cannot recall); especially an unspecified gadget, device, or part.
Appeared in 11 recorded puzzles.
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dorado
noun — Coryphaena hippurus, the mahi-mahi or dolphin, a species of fish with a dorsal fin that runs the length of the body, also known for iridescent coloration.
Appeared in 4 recorded puzzles.
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radar
noun — A method of detecting distant objects and determining their position, velocity, or other characteristics by analysis of sent radio waves (usually microwaves) reflected from their surfaces
verb — To scan with radar, or as if with radar.
noun — A type of system using such method, differentiated by platform, configuration, frequency, power, and other technical attributes.
noun — A superior ability to detect something.
noun — An installation of such a system or of the transmitting and receiving apparatus.
Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.
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road
noun — A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane.
noun — A path chosen in life or career.
adjective — At the venue of the opposing team or competitor; on the road.
noun — A journey, or stage of a journey.
noun — A road; or particularly a car, as a means of transportation.
noun — (often in the plural) A partly sheltered area of water near a shore in which vessels may ride at anchor; a roadstead.
Appeared in 4 recorded puzzles.
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roar
noun — A long, loud, deep shout, as of rage or laughter, made with the mouth wide open.
verb — To make a loud, deep cry, especially from pain, anger, or other strong emotion.
verb — To laugh in a particularly loud manner.
noun — A loud resounding noise.
verb — Generally, of inanimate objects etc., to make a loud resounding noise.
verb — Of animals (especially the lion), to make a loud deep noise.
Appeared in 13 recorded puzzles.
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Words by first two letters
- ab×4
- ac×1
- ad×1
- ar×3
- ba×12
- bo×4
- br×2
- ca×5
- co×5
- cr×3
- da×1
- do×2
- dr×1
- ka×1
- ok×1
- or×1
- ra×2
- ro×2
Words by first letter and length
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | Σ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | 1 | 4 | 3 | · | · | · | 1 | 9 |
| b | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | · | 18 |
| c | 5 | 6 | · | · | · | 2 | · | 13 |
| d | 2 | · | 2 | · | · | · | · | 4 |
| k | · | 1 | · | · | · | · | · | 1 |
| o | 2 | · | · | · | · | · | · | 2 |
| r | 3 | 1 | · | · | · | · | · | 4 |
| Σ | 21 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 51 |
The numbers
Genius today takes 160 points of 229 available. The average answer runs 5.3 letters.
Word lengths, today vs. 17142 recorded answers
History
Today's letters, last seen
| Letter | Last in a puzzle | Last as center |
|---|---|---|
| a ● | Monday, May 18, 2026 | Saturday, May 16, 2026 |
| b | Thursday, May 14, 2026 | Tuesday, April 21, 2026 |
| c | Monday, May 18, 2026 | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 |
| d | Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | Friday, April 24, 2026 |
| k | Thursday, May 14, 2026 | Friday, April 3, 2026 |
| o | Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | Saturday, April 25, 2026 |
| r | Sunday, May 17, 2026 | Sunday, April 26, 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.
- abaca
- abaka
- abba
- acock
- arak
- araroba
- arrack
- arroba
- baboo
- bacca
- baccara
- bora
- cabob
- caca
- carabao
- caracara
- carack
- carbo
- carbora
- cark
- carr
- carrack
- cordoba
- crackback
- crookback
- dada
- dado
- darb
- dobra
- kabab
- kabaka
- kabar
- kaka
- karoo
- karroo
- kbar
- orad
- orra
- roorback