Quartiles Answers and Hints for May 14, 2026

May 14, 2026

Words
30
Max score
135

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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

One who practices decorative handwriting.

11 letters

Penalties for offenses.

11 letters

Dry-erase writing surfaces.

10 letters

Great violent whirlpools.

9 letters

Material from a whale’s mouth plates.

Apple Help Archive

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

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  1. May 22, 2026
    27 wordsMax 131
  2. May 21, 2026
    26 wordsMax 126
  3. May 20, 2026
    27 wordsMax 132
  4. May 19, 2026
    25 wordsMax 131
  5. May 18, 2026
    29 wordsMax 137
  6. May 17, 2026
    30 wordsMax 142
  7. May 16, 2026
    26 wordsMax 132
  8. May 15, 2026
    27 wordsMax 132
  9. May 14, 2026Current
    30 wordsMax 135
  10. May 13, 2026
    26 wordsMax 131
  11. May 12, 2026
    30 wordsMax 136
  12. May 11, 2026
    26 wordsMax 128
  13. May 10, 2026
    27 wordsMax 130
  14. May 9, 2026
    26 wordsMax 135
  15. May 8, 2026
    28 wordsMax 141
  16. May 7, 2026
    28 wordsMax 132
  17. May 6, 2026
    30 wordsMax 136
  18. May 5, 2026
    29 wordsMax 133
  19. May 4, 2026
    25 wordsMax 126
  20. May 3, 2026
    29 wordsMax 134
  21. May 2, 2026
    28 wordsMax 134
  22. May 1, 2026
    29 wordsMax 134
  23. April 30, 2026
    27 wordsMax 130
  24. April 29, 2026
    30 wordsMax 140

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 30 words for a maximum score of 135.
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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