How many words are in each Quartiles puzzle?

Each puzzle has a different number of valid words, typically between 20 and 35. The September 4, 2026 puzzle has 28 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 at quartileswordgame.com with 500+ levels and daily puzzles.

How often does the puzzle change?

A new Quartiles puzzle is published every day. The answers page updates automatically with the latest answers and hints.

Can I see answers from previous days?

Yes. Use the archive section or visit the full archive page to browse answers from any previous day.

Quartiles Answers and Hints for September 4, 2026

September 4, 2026

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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.

13 letters

Shorebird that feeds on bivalves

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Formal public announcements

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Showing an iridescent, pearl-like sheen

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Shocking piece of gossip or news

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Hinged case shaped like a bivalve

Apple Help Archive

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

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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 28 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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