Quartiles Answers and Hints for May 18, 2026

May 18, 2026

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29
Max score
137

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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

Having completed successfully; skilled.

11 letters

Process of breaking up or dissolving.

11 letters

Relating to statistics.

10 letters

Boundary lines on charts showing depth.

9 letters

Bag attached to a saddle for carrying items.

Apple Help Archive

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

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  1. May 30, 2026
    28 words•Max 133
  2. May 29, 2026
    28 words•Max 135
  3. May 28, 2026
    28 words•Max 138
  4. May 27, 2026
    26 words•Max 130
  5. May 26, 2026
    28 words•Max 138
  6. May 25, 2026
    28 words•Max 139
  7. May 24, 2026
    28 words•Max 135
  8. May 23, 2026
    24 words•Max 123
  9. May 22, 2026
    27 words•Max 131
  10. May 21, 2026
    26 words•Max 126
  11. May 20, 2026
    27 words•Max 132
  12. May 19, 2026
    25 words•Max 131
  13. May 18, 2026Current
    29 words•Max 137
  14. May 17, 2026
    30 words•Max 142
  15. May 16, 2026
    26 words•Max 132
  16. May 15, 2026
    27 words•Max 132
  17. May 14, 2026
    30 words•Max 135
  18. May 13, 2026
    26 words•Max 131
  19. May 12, 2026
    30 words•Max 136
  20. May 11, 2026
    26 words•Max 128
  21. May 10, 2026
    27 words•Max 130
  22. May 9, 2026
    26 words•Max 135
  23. May 8, 2026
    28 words•Max 141
  24. May 7, 2026
    28 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 137.
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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