Quartiles Answers and Hints for February 9, 2026

February 9, 2026

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29
Max score
132

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Featured Quartiles

The 5 longest words in today's puzzle, each worth 10 points. These are formed by combining all four tile segments.

12 letters

In terms of geology

11 letters

Very sad or disappointed

10 letters

Very unpleasant; repulsive

10 letters

Recording of heart’s electrical activity

9 letters

In a logical way

Apple Help Archive

Browse previous Apple Quartiles answer sets pulled automatically from the daily Reddit threads.

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  1. March 22, 2026
    30 words•Max 136
  2. March 21, 2026
    28 words•Max 133
  3. March 20, 2026
    26 words•Max 129
  4. March 19, 2026
    26 words•Max 126
  5. March 18, 2026
    27 words•Max 134
  6. March 17, 2026
    25 words•Max 127
  7. March 16, 2026
    27 words•Max 132
  8. March 15, 2026
    26 words•Max 128
  9. March 14, 2026
    26 words•Max 126
  10. March 13, 2026
    29 words•Max 137
  11. March 12, 2026
    28 words•Max 137
  12. February 17, 2026
    27 words•Max 132
  13. February 9, 2026Current
    29 words•Max 132

How to Play Quartiles

The Basics

Quartiles presents a 5x4 grid of 20 letter tiles. Your goal is to combine tiles to form valid English words. Words can use 1, 2, 3, or 4 tiles. The five longest words (using all four tiles) are called “Quartiles” and are worth the most points.

Scoring

  • 1 tile: 1 point
  • 2 tiles: 2 points
  • 3 tiles: 4 points
  • 4 tiles (Quartile): 10 points
  • Find all five Quartiles for a 40-point bonus.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many words are in each Quartiles puzzle?
Each puzzle has a different number of valid words, typically between 20 and 35. Today's puzzle has 29 words for a maximum score of 132.
What are the five Quartile words?
The Quartiles are the five longest words in the puzzle, each formed by combining all four letter tiles from a row. They are worth 10 points each, and finding all five earns a 40-point bonus.
Where can I play Quartiles?
Quartiles is available through Apple News+ on iPhone and iPad. You can also play a free unlimited version right here at quartileswordgame.com with 500+ levels and daily puzzles.
How often does the puzzle change?
A new Quartiles puzzle is published every day. This page updates automatically with the latest answers and hints.
Can I see answers from previous days?
Yes. Use the archive section below or visit the full archive page to browse answers from any previous day.

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Quartiles Answers and Hints for February 9, 2026