How many words are in each Quartiles puzzle?

Each puzzle has a different number of valid words, typically between 20 and 35. The September 17, 2026 puzzle has 26 words for a maximum score of 136.

What are Quartile words?

Quartile words use four tiles and are worth 10 points each.

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 17, 2026

September 17, 2026

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Featured Quartiles

Each word below uses four tiles and is worth 10 points.

12 letters

to make something seem too simple

11 letters

a prolonged heavy attack with shells

10 letters

a sudden outburst of anger

10 letters

producing financial benefit

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understanding gained from looking back later

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. Words using 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
The maximum score includes one 40-point bonus when at least five four-tile words are available.

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 136.
What are Quartile words?: Quartile words use four tiles and are worth 10 points each. See the four-tile words above.
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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