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Number of Pangrams: 1

Maximum Puzzle Score: 229

Number of Answers: 49

Points Needed for Genius: 160

Genius requires between 24 and 41 words. You need at least a 7-letter word to reach genius. If you don't get the pangram, you need 75% of the total points to reach genius. If you get the pangram, you only need 68% of the remaining points to reach genius.

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How does this puzzle compare to other puzzles?

Today's score of 229 was in the 77th percentile of all puzzles.
The last time there was a score this high was on January 31, 2025.
The highest score ever was 537 on January 22, 2021.
The lowest score ever was 47 on March 27, 2023.

This puzzle's 49 possible answers rank it in the 75th percentile of all puzzles.
The last time there were more answers than this was on January 31, 2025.
The highest number of answers was 81 on June 8, 2019.
The lowest number of answers was 16 on March 27, 2023.

It takes a 7-letter word for genius.
The last time this happened was on January 30, 2025.

Today's puzzle has an average word length of 5.4.
For all Bees, the average word length has been 5.3.



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Haven't I seen these words before?

The most common words in the Bee are:

  • noon 190
  • loll 183
  • toot 180
  • naan 167
  • nana 167
  • lilt 134
  • till 134
  • tilt 134
  • tint 132
  • mama 124
  • mamma 124
  • nene 124
  • onto 117
  • toon 117
  • acacia 116
  • acai 116
  • anal 111
  • onion 111
  • boob 109
  • booboo 109
  • anon 107
  • baba 105
  • olio 105
  • papa 103
  • tact 103
  • lull 102
  • lulu 102
  • mitt 102
  • dodo 101
  • poop 101
  • allay 99
  • ally 99
  • call 99
  • calla 99
  • ratatat 99
  • tart 99
  • tartar 99
  • attar 98
  • tattoo 98
  • tatty 97
  • tutu 97
  • ammo 96
  • cocci 96
  • momma 96
  • mono 96
  • moon 96
  • epee 94
  • peep 94
  • loot 92
  • lotto 92


How long are words in the Bee?

There have been 96,706 answers ever accepted in the Bee - with 10,438 unique words.
Below are the distributions of the lengths of these words.



Valid dictionary words not in today's official answers

You may be wondering why these words aren't here*:

  • dene
  • deni
  • denned
  • diene
  • dindle
  • dindled
  • dinned
  • dynein
  • dynel
  • elven
  • eyen
  • eyne
  • indeedy
  • indene
  • inly
  • inned
  • levin
  • linden
  • lindied
  • lindy
  • lineny
  • liney
  • linin
  • linn
  • linney
  • linny
  • liny
  • neddy
  • needly
  • nellie
  • nelly
  • neve
  • nevi
  • nide
  • nided
  • nidi
  • nielli
  • nieve
  • nill
  • nilled
  • vendee
  • venene
  • venin
  • venine
  • villein
  • vined
  • vinylidene
  • yeelin

*Because the New York Times considers them obscure or offensive.

denied

verb
  1. To disallow or reject.
  2. To assert that something is not true.
  3. (ditransitive) To refuse to give or grant something to someone.
  4. To take something away from someone; to deprive of.
  5. To prevent from scoring.
  6. To disclaim connection with, responsibility for, etc.; to refuse to acknowledge; to disown; to abjure; to disavow.
  7. To refuse (to do or accept something).

deny

verb
  1. To disallow or reject.
  2. To assert that something is not true.
  3. (ditransitive) To refuse to give or grant something to someone.
  4. To take something away from someone; to deprive of.
  5. To prevent from scoring.
  6. To disclaim connection with, responsibility for, etc.; to refuse to acknowledge; to disown; to abjure; to disavow.
  7. To refuse (to do or accept something).

devein

verb
  1. To remove the vein-like colon from (shrimp).

deveined

verb
  1. To remove the vein-like colon from (shrimp).
adjective
  1. Having had the veins removed.

dine

noun
  1. Dinnertime
verb
  1. To eat; to eat dinner or supper.
  2. To give a dinner to; to furnish with the chief meal; to feed.
  3. To dine upon; to have to eat.

dined

verb
  1. To eat; to eat dinner or supper.
  2. To give a dinner to; to furnish with the chief meal; to feed.
  3. To dine upon; to have to eat.

dividend

noun
  1. A number or expression that is to be divided by another.
  2. A pro rata payment of money by a company to its shareholders, usually made periodically (eg, quarterly or annually).
  3. Beneficial results from a metaphorical investment (of time, effort, etc.)

divine

Etymology 1

noun
  1. One skilled in divinity; a theologian.
  2. A minister of the gospel; a priest; a clergyman.
  3. (often capitalized, with 'the') God or a god, particularly in its aspect as a transcendental concept.
adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to a god.
  2. Eternal, holy, or otherwise godlike.
  3. Of superhuman or surpassing excellence.
  4. Beautiful, heavenly.
  5. Foreboding; prescient.
  6. (of souls) immortal; elect or saved after death
  7. Relating to divinity or theology.

Etymology 2

verb
  1. To foretell (something), especially by the use of divination.
  2. To guess or discover (something) through intuition or insight.
  3. To search for (underground objects or water) using a divining rod.
  4. To render divine; to deify.

divined

verb
  1. To foretell (something), especially by the use of divination.
  2. To guess or discover (something) through intuition or insight.
  3. To search for (underground objects or water) using a divining rod.
  4. To render divine; to deify.
adjective
  1. Made divine, made holy.

divinely

adverb
  1. In a divine manner.

dyne

noun
  1. A unit of force in the CGS system; the force required to accelerate a mass of one gram by one centimetre per second per second. Symbol: dyn.

eleven

noun
  1. A cricket team of eleven players. Hence first eleven - the team of best cricket players (at a school), second eleven - the "B" team, etc.
  2. A football team of eleven players; the starting lineup.
  3. Used instead of ! to amplify an exclamation, imitating someone who forgets to press the shift key while typing exclamation points.
  4. A number off the charts of a hypothetical scale of one to ten.
numeral
  1. The cardinal number occurring after ten and before twelve. Represented as 11 in Arabic digits.

ended

verb
  1. To come to an end
  2. To finish, terminate.
adjective
  1. (in combination) Having (a specified kind or number of) ends.

endive

noun
  1. A leafy salad vegetable, Cichorium endivia, which is often confused with common chicory (Cichorium intybus).

enliven

verb
  1. To give life or spirit to; to revive or animate.
  2. To make more lively, cheerful or interesting.

enlivened

verb
  1. To give life or spirit to; to revive or animate.
  2. To make more lively, cheerful or interesting.

envied

adjective
  1. That is the object of envy.
verb
  1. To feel displeasure or hatred towards (someone) for their good fortune or possessions.
  2. To have envious feelings (at).
  3. To give (something) to (someone) grudgingly or reluctantly; to begrudge.
  4. To show malice or ill will; to rail.
  5. To do harm to; to injure; to disparage.
  6. To hate.
  7. To emulate.

envy

noun
  1. Resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions).
  2. An object of envious notice or feeling.
  3. Hatred, enmity, ill-feeling.
  4. Emulation; rivalry.
  5. Public odium; ill repute.
verb
  1. To feel displeasure or hatred towards (someone) for their good fortune or possessions.
  2. To have envious feelings (at).
  3. To give (something) to (someone) grudgingly or reluctantly; to begrudge.
  4. To show malice or ill will; to rail.
  5. To do harm to; to injure; to disparage.
  6. To hate.
  7. To emulate.

even

Etymology 1

noun
  1. (diminutive) An even number.
verb
  1. To make flat and level.
  2. To equal.
  3. To be equal.
  4. To place in an equal state, as to obligation, or in a state in which nothing is due on either side; to balance, as accounts; to make quits.
  5. To set right; to complete.
  6. To act up to; to keep pace with.
adjective
  1. Flat and level.
  2. Without great variation.
  3. Equal in proportion, quantity, size, etc.
  4. (of an integer) Divisible by two.
  5. (of a number) Convenient for rounding other numbers to; for example, ending in a zero.
  6. On equal monetary terms; neither owing nor being owed.
  7. On equal terms of a moral sort; quits.
  8. Parallel; on a level; reaching the same limit.
  9. Without an irregularity, flaw, or blemish; pure.
  10. Associate; fellow; of the same condition.
adverb
  1. Exactly, just, fully.
  2. In reality; implying an extreme example in the case mentioned, as compared to the implied reality.
  3. Emphasizing a comparative.
  4. Signalling a correction of one's previous utterance; rather, that is.

Etymology 2

noun
  1. Evening.

evened

Etymology 1

verb
  1. To make flat and level.
  2. To equal.
  3. To be equal.
  4. To place in an equal state, as to obligation, or in a state in which nothing is due on either side; to balance, as accounts; to make quits.
  5. To set right; to complete.
  6. To act up to; to keep pace with.

Etymology 2

verb
  1. To occur; to happen; to come to pass.

evenly

adverb
  1. So as to form a flat surface.
  2. In a fair manner of distribution, giving the same amount or number to each; equally.
  3. In a manner that leaves no remainder.
  4. In terms of or by means of even numbers.

indeed

adverb
  1. (modal) Truly; in fact; actually.
  2. (degree, after the adjective modified) In fact.
interjection
  1. Indicates emphatic agreement.
  2. With interrogative intonation (low-high) indicates serious doubt.

indie

noun
  1. An independent publisher.
  2. A work released by an independent publisher.
  3. A type of rock music, generally soft-style without screaming or aggression, mixed with synthesized music and electronic.
  4. A person who listens to indie music and follows indie fashion.
adjective
  1. Independent; from outside the mainstream.

lend

Etymology 1

noun
  1. The lumbar region; loin.
  2. (of a person or animal) The loins; flank; buttocks.

Etymology 2

verb
  1. To allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned.
  2. To make a loan.
  3. To be suitable or applicable, to fit.
  4. To afford; to grant or furnish in general.
  5. To borrow.

lien

Etymology 1

noun
  1. A tendon.
  2. A right to take possession of a debtor’s property as security until a debt or duty is discharged.

Etymology 2

noun
  1. (possibly obsolete) The spleen.

line

Etymology 1

noun
  1. A path through two or more points (compare ‘segment’); a continuous mark, including as made by a pen; any path, curved or straight.
  2. A rope, cord, string, or thread, of any thickness.
  3. A hose or pipe, of any size.
  4. Direction, path.
  5. The wire connecting one telegraphic station with another, a telephone or internet cable between two points: a telephone or network connection.
  6. A clothesline.
  7. A letter, a written form of communication.
  8. A connected series of public conveyances, as a roadbed or railway track; and hence, an established arrangement for forwarding merchandise, etc.
  9. A trench or rampart, or the non-physical demarcation of the extent of the territory occupied by specified forces.
  10. The exterior limit of a figure or territory: a boundary, contour, or outline; a demarcation.
  11. A long tape or ribbon marked with units for measuring; a tape measure.
  12. A measuring line or cord.
  13. That which was measured by a line, such as a field or any piece of land set apart; hence, allotted place of abode.
  14. A threadlike crease or wrinkle marking the face, hand, or body; hence, a characteristic mark.
  15. Lineament; feature; figure (of one's body).
  16. A more-or-less straight sequence of people, objects, etc., either arranged as a queue or column and often waiting to be processed or dealt with, or arranged abreast of one another in a row (and contrasted with a column), as in a military formation.
  17. The regular infantry of an army, as distinguished from militia, guards, volunteer corps, cavalry, artillery etc.
  18. A series or succession of ancestors or descendants of a given person; a family or race; compare lineage.
  19. A small amount of text. Specifically:
  20. Course of conduct, thought, occupation, or policy; method of argument; department of industry, trade, or intellectual activity.
  21. The official, stated position (or set of positions) of an individual or group, particularly a political or religious faction.
  22. A set of products or services sold by a business, or by extension, the business itself.
  23. A number of shares taken by a jobber.
  24. A measure of length:
  25. A maxwell, a unit of magnetic flux.
  26. (1800s, with "the") The batter’s box.
  27. The position in which the fencers hold their swords.
  28. Proper relative position or adjustment (of parts, not as to design or proportion, but with reference to smooth working).
  29. A small path-shaped portion or serving of a powdery illegal drug, especially cocaine.
  30. Instruction; doctrine.
  31. Population of cells derived from a single cell and containing the same genetic makeup.
  32. (perfusion line) a set composed of a spike, a drip chamber, a clamp, a Y-injection site, a three-way stopcock and a catheter.
  33. A group of forwards that play together.
  34. A vascular catheter.
verb
  1. To place (objects) into a line (usually used with "up"); to form into a line; to align.
  2. To place persons or things along the side of for security or defense; to strengthen by adding; to fortify.
  3. To form a line along.
  4. To mark with a line or lines, to cover with lines.
  5. To represent by lines; to delineate; to portray.
  6. To read or repeat line by line.
  7. To hit a line drive; to hit a line drive which is caught for an out. Compare fly and ground.
  8. To track (wild bees) to their nest by following their line of flight.
  9. To measure.

Etymology 2

noun
  1. Flax; linen, particularly the longer fiber of flax.
verb
  1. To cover the inner surface of (something), originally especially with linen.
  2. To reinforce (the back of a book) with glue and glued scrap material such as fabric or paper.
  3. To fill or supply (something), as a purse with money.

Etymology 3

verb
  1. (of a dog) To copulate with, to impregnate.

lined

verb
  1. To place (objects) into a line (usually used with "up"); to form into a line; to align.
  2. To place persons or things along the side of for security or defense; to strengthen by adding; to fortify.
  3. To form a line along.
  4. To mark with a line or lines, to cover with lines.
  5. To represent by lines; to delineate; to portray.
  6. To read or repeat line by line.
  7. To hit a line drive; to hit a line drive which is caught for an out. Compare fly and ground.
  8. To track (wild bees) to their nest by following their line of flight.
  9. To measure.
verb
  1. To cover the inner surface of (something), originally especially with linen.
  2. To reinforce (the back of a book) with glue and glued scrap material such as fabric or paper.
  3. To fill or supply (something), as a purse with money.
verb
  1. (of a dog) To copulate with, to impregnate.
adjective
  1. Having a lining, an inner layer or covering.
  2. (of paper) Having lines, ruled.
  3. (of skin) Having visible lines or wrinkles.

linen

noun
  1. Thread or cloth made from flax fiber.
  2. Domestic textiles, such as tablecloths, bedding, towels, underclothes, etc., that are made of linen or linen-like fabrics of cotton or other fibers; linens.
  3. A light beige colour, like that of linen cloth undyed.
adjective
  1. Made from linen cloth or thread.
  2. Having the colour linen, light beige.

liven

Etymology 1

verb
  1. To cause to be more lively, or to become more lively.

Etymology 2

verb
  1. To be alive; to have life.
  2. To have permanent residence somewhere, to inhabit, to reside.
  3. To survive; to persevere; to continue.
  4. To cope.
  5. To pass life in a specified manner.
  6. To spend, as one's life; to pass; to maintain; to continue in, constantly or habitually.
  7. To act habitually in conformity with; to practice; to exemplify in one's way of life.
  8. To outlast danger; to float (said of a ship, boat, etc).
  9. (followed by "on" or "upon") To maintain or support one's existence; to provide for oneself; to feed; to subsist.
  10. To make the most of life; to experience a full, rich life.

livened

verb
  1. To cause to be more lively, or to become more lively.

need

Etymology 1

noun
  1. A requirement for something; something needed.
  2. Lack of means of subsistence; poverty; indigence; destitution.

Etymology 2

verb
  1. To have an absolute requirement for.
  2. To want strongly; to feel that one must have something.
  3. (modal verb) To be obliged or required (to do something).
  4. To be required; to be necessary.
  5. To be necessary (to someone).

needed

verb
  1. To have an absolute requirement for.
  2. To want strongly; to feel that one must have something.
  3. (modal verb) To be obliged or required (to do something).
  4. To be required; to be necessary.
  5. To be necessary (to someone).
adjective
  1. Necessary; being required.

needily

No Definition Found.

needle

noun
  1. A fine, sharp implement usually for piercing such as sewing, or knitting, acupuncture, tattooing, body piercing, medical injections, etc.
  2. Any slender, pointed object resembling a needle, such as a pointed crystal, a sharp pinnacle of rock, an obelisk, etc.
  3. A fine measurement indicator on a dial or graph, e.g. a compass needle.
  4. A sensor for playing phonograph records, a phonograph stylus.
  5. A needle-like leaf found on some conifers.
  6. A strong beam resting on props, used as a temporary support during building repairs.
  7. (usually preceded by the) The death penalty carried out by lethal injection.
  8. A text string that is searched for within another string. (see: needle in a haystack)
verb
  1. To pierce with a needle, especially for sewing or acupuncture.
  2. To tease in order to provoke; to poke fun at.
  3. To form, or be formed, in the shape of a needle.

needled

verb
  1. To pierce with a needle, especially for sewing or acupuncture.
  2. To tease in order to provoke; to poke fun at.
  3. To form, or be formed, in the shape of a needle.
adjective
  1. Covered or armored with needles.

needy

adjective
  1. In need; poor.
  2. Desiring constant affirmation; lacking self-confidence.
  3. Needful; necessary.

nene

noun
  1. The Hawaiian goose, Branta sandvicensis, which was designated the state bird of Hawaii in 1957.

nine

noun
  1. The digit or figure 9.
  2. A playing card with nine pips.
  3. A nine-millimeter semi-automatic pistol.
  4. (usually in the plural) A statistical unit of proportion (of reliability, purity, etc.).
  5. A baseball club, team, or lineup (composed of nine players).
numeral
  1. A numerical value equal to 9; the number following eight and preceding ten.
  2. Describing a group or set with nine elements.

ninny

noun
  1. A silly or foolish person.

vein

noun
  1. A blood vessel that transports blood from the capillaries back to the heart.
  2. (in plural) The entrails of a shrimp.
  3. In leaves, a thickened portion of the leaf containing the vascular bundle.
  4. The nervure of an insect’s wing.
  5. A stripe or streak of a different colour or composition in materials such as wood, cheese, marble or other rocks.
  6. A topic of discussion; a train of association, thoughts, emotions, etc.
  7. A style, tendency, or quality.
  8. A fissure, cleft or cavity, as in the earth or other substance.
verb
  1. To mark with veins or a vein-like pattern.

veined

verb
  1. To mark with veins or a vein-like pattern.
adjective
  1. (sometimes in combination) Having veins or veinlike markings.

veiny

No Definition Found.

vend

Etymology 1

noun
  1. The act of vending or selling; a sale.
  2. The total sales of coal from a colliery.
verb
  1. To hawk or to peddle merchandise.
  2. To sell wares through a vending machine.

Etymology 2

noun
  1. The letter Ꝩ/ꝩ, used in Old Norse, related to the rune wynn (ᚹ, whence also Latin-script Ƿ/ƿ) but with the bowl open at the top, like a y.

vended

verb
  1. To hawk or to peddle merchandise.
  2. To sell wares through a vending machine.

vine

noun
  1. The climbing plant that produces grapes.
  2. Any plant of the genus Vitis.
  3. (by extension) Any similar climbing or trailing plant.

viny

No Definition Found.

vinyl

noun
  1. The univalent radical CH2=CH−, derived from ethylene.
  2. Any of various compounds and substances containing the vinyl radical, especially various tough, flexible, shiny plastics.
  3. Phonograph records as a medium.
  4. A phonograph record.
adjective
  1. Containing the vinyl radical.
  2. Made of polyvinyl chloride.
  3. Pertaining to a phonograph record.

yenned

verb
  1. To have a strong desire for.

innie

noun
  1. A navel that is formed of a hollow in the abdomen (as opposed to one that protrudes from the abdomen).
  2. A vagina with inner labia minora