Quartiles Answers and Hints for July 21, 2026

July 21, 2026

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27
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141

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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

Characteristically grumpy and disagreeable

11 letters

A highly admiring biography, especially of a saint

10 letters

Deceiving someone online with a fabricated identity

10 letters

Small individual compartments for storing items

10 letters

The quality of changing suddenly and unpredictably

Apple Help Archive

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

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  1. August 2, 2026
    29 words•Max 142
  2. August 1, 2026
    28 words•Max 146
  3. July 31, 2026
    29 words•Max 146
  4. July 30, 2026
    30 words•Max 134
  5. July 29, 2026
    27 words•Max 140
  6. July 28, 2026
    27 words•Max 142
  7. July 27, 2026
    25 words•Max 138
  8. July 26, 2026
    27 words•Max 144
  9. July 25, 2026
    25 words•Max 139
  10. July 24, 2026
    29 words•Max 150
  11. July 23, 2026
    30 words•Max 146
  12. July 22, 2026
    25 words•Max 136
  13. July 21, 2026Current
    27 words•Max 141
  14. July 20, 2026
    29 words•Max 139
  15. July 19, 2026
    25 words•Max 125
  16. July 18, 2026
    29 words•Max 134
  17. July 17, 2026
    25 words•Max 133
  18. July 16, 2026
    28 words•Max 130
  19. July 15, 2026
    27 words•Max 132
  20. July 14, 2026
    29 words•Max 135
  21. July 13, 2026
    28 words•Max 135
  22. July 12, 2026
    27 words•Max 130
  23. July 11, 2026
    29 words•Max 137
  24. July 10, 2026
    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 27 words for a maximum score of 141.
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 July 21, 2026