Sunday, November 8, 2026
Edited by Sam Ezersky
- Words
- 37
- Points
- 117
- Genius
- 81
- Pangram
- 1
Official answers
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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 4 recorded puzzles.
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apace
adverb — Quickly, rapidly, with speed.
Appeared in 4 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 4 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 4 recorded puzzles.
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applejack
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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 4 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 4 recorded puzzles.
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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 15 recorded puzzles.
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jape
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jeep
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keep
noun — The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.
verb — To continue in (a course or mode of action); not to intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain.
noun — The food or money required to keep someone alive and healthy; one's support, maintenance.
noun — The act or office of keeping; custody; guard; care; heed; charge; notice.
noun — The state of being kept; hence, the resulting condition; case.
noun — That which is kept in charge; a charge.
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 4 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 4 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 3 recorded puzzles.
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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 4 recorded puzzles.
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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 15 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 3 recorded puzzles.
Hints, no spoilers
Words by first two letters
- al×1
- ap×6
- ca×1
- cl×1
- ep×1
- ja×1
- je×1
- ka×1
- ke×2
- la×1
- le×1
- pa×10
- pe×8
- pl×2
Words by first letter and length
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | Σ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | · | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| c | 2 | · | · | · | · | 2 |
| e | 1 | · | · | · | · | 1 |
| j | 2 | · | · | · | · | 2 |
| k | 2 | 1 | · | · | · | 3 |
| l | 1 | 1 | · | · | · | 2 |
| p | 14 | 3 | 3 | · | · | 20 |
| Σ | 22 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 37 |
The numbers
Genius today takes 81 points of 117 available. The average answer runs 4.8 letters.
Word lengths, today vs. 22586 recorded answers
History
Today's letters, last seen
| Letter | Last in a puzzle | Last as center |
|---|---|---|
| a | Saturday, November 7, 2026 | Saturday, October 31, 2026 |
| c | Friday, November 6, 2026 | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
| e | Saturday, November 7, 2026 | Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
| j | Sunday, October 18, 2026 | first recorded time |
| k | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | Friday, September 11, 2026 |
| l | Saturday, November 7, 2026 | Friday, November 6, 2026 |
| p ● | Thursday, November 5, 2026 | Thursday, November 5, 2026 |
Most common answers, all recorded puzzles
- noon 47
- naan 42
- nana 42
- onion 34
- toot 34
- loll 32
- acacia 31
- acai 31
- mama 31
- mamma 31
- mini 29
- minim 29
- nene 29
- lilt 28
- till 28
- tilt 28
- imam 28
- maim 28
- cancan 28
- canna 28
- olio 27
- cocoon 26
- onto 26
- toon 26
- natant 26
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.
- apeak
- apeek
- appal
- appel
- calpac
- calpack
- cepe
- clepe
- jalap
- kalpa
- kalpak
- kapa
- kelep
- paca
- palea
- paleae
- paleal
- palpal
- pele
- pepla
- plack