Quartiles Answers and Hints for August 18, 2026

August 18, 2026

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29
Max score
143

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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

Extremely frightening; like a bad dream.

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Emitting radiation; having unstable atoms.

11 letters

Monotonous due to constant repetition.

10 letters

Hairstyles brushed high from the forehead.

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Having hair tied back in a ponytail.

Apple Help Archive

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

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  1. August 23, 2026
    26 wordsMax 142
  2. August 22, 2026
    30 wordsMax 147
  3. August 21, 2026
    29 wordsMax 147
  4. August 20, 2026
    24 wordsMax 127
  5. August 19, 2026
    26 wordsMax 138
  6. August 18, 2026Current
    29 wordsMax 143
  7. August 17, 2026
    28 wordsMax 141
  8. August 16, 2026
    25 wordsMax 138
  9. August 15, 2026
    29 wordsMax 148
  10. August 14, 2026
    30 wordsMax 151
  11. August 13, 2026
    29 wordsMax 142
  12. August 12, 2026
    27 wordsMax 140
  13. August 11, 2026
    25 wordsMax 136
  14. August 10, 2026
    29 wordsMax 147
  15. August 9, 2026
    30 wordsMax 148
  16. August 8, 2026
    28 wordsMax 142
  17. August 7, 2026
    28 wordsMax 145
  18. August 6, 2026
    29 wordsMax 150
  19. August 5, 2026
    28 wordsMax 148
  20. August 4, 2026
    25 wordsMax 136
  21. August 3, 2026
    26 wordsMax 140
  22. August 2, 2026
    29 wordsMax 142
  23. August 1, 2026
    28 wordsMax 146
  24. July 31, 2026
    29 wordsMax 146

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 143.
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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