Quartiles Answers and Hints for May 21, 2026

May 21, 2026

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26
Max score
126

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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.

11 letters

Buildings where legal trials are held.

11 letters

Refusing to follow orders or rules.

10 letters

A departure from what is normal or expected.

10 letters

Past events or styles returning.

10 letters

Having achieved victory; successful.

Apple Help Archive

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

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  1. June 2, 2026
    29 wordsMax 134
  2. June 1, 2026
    27 wordsMax 135
  3. May 31, 2026
    29 wordsMax 132
  4. May 30, 2026
    28 wordsMax 133
  5. May 29, 2026
    28 wordsMax 135
  6. May 28, 2026
    28 wordsMax 138
  7. May 27, 2026
    26 wordsMax 130
  8. May 26, 2026
    28 wordsMax 138
  9. May 25, 2026
    28 wordsMax 139
  10. May 24, 2026
    28 wordsMax 135
  11. May 23, 2026
    24 wordsMax 123
  12. May 22, 2026
    27 wordsMax 131
  13. May 21, 2026Current
    26 wordsMax 126
  14. May 20, 2026
    27 wordsMax 132
  15. May 19, 2026
    25 wordsMax 131
  16. May 18, 2026
    29 wordsMax 137
  17. May 17, 2026
    30 wordsMax 142
  18. May 16, 2026
    26 wordsMax 132
  19. May 15, 2026
    27 wordsMax 132
  20. May 14, 2026
    30 wordsMax 135
  21. May 13, 2026
    26 wordsMax 131
  22. May 12, 2026
    30 wordsMax 136
  23. May 11, 2026
    26 wordsMax 128
  24. May 10, 2026
    27 wordsMax 130

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 26 words for a maximum score of 126.
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 May 21, 2026