Archive edition · October 17, 2026

Answer estimates for October 17, 2026

This dated edition is selected from this site’s original prompt set. Its charts show word-frequency estimates, not official solutions or historical player response data.

Prompt 01 · Outdoors

Name something you might pack for a day hike.

Estimated answer shares

Seeded from English word-frequency ranks; not a player survey.

ESTIMATES
  1. 1water20.0%
  2. 2map17.7%
  3. 3trail mix15.5%
  4. 4first aid kit13.3%
  5. 5snack bar11.1%
  6. 6compass8.9%
  7. 7hiking poles6.7%
  8. 8sunscreen4.4%
  9. 9binoculars2.2%
  10. 10raincoat0.2%

Based on English word-frequency rankings, not survey results. Valid picks saved later can adjust this chart on this device.

Prompt 02 · Work

Name something you might find in a home office.

Estimated answer shares

Seeded from English word-frequency ranks; not a player survey.

ESTIMATES
  1. 1chair20.0%
  2. 2desk17.7%
  3. 3monitor15.5%
  4. 4mouse13.3%
  5. 5keyboard11.1%
  6. 6lamp8.9%
  7. 7printer6.7%
  8. 8notebook4.4%
  9. 9webcam2.2%
  10. 10bookshelf0.2%

Based on English word-frequency rankings, not survey results. Valid picks saved later can adjust this chart on this device.

Prompt 03 · Food

Name a sweet frozen treat you might enjoy on a hot day.

Estimated answer shares

Seeded from English word-frequency ranks; not a player survey.

ESTIMATES
  1. 1ice pop20.0%
  2. 2ice cream17.7%
  3. 3fruit bar15.5%
  4. 4ice cream sandwich13.3%
  5. 5frozen banana11.1%
  6. 6frozen yogurt8.9%
  7. 7popsicle6.7%
  8. 8gelato4.4%
  9. 9sorbet2.2%
  10. 10sherbet0.2%

Based on English word-frequency rankings, not survey results. Valid picks saved later can adjust this chart on this device.

Prompt 04 · Shopping

Name something you might notice near a grocery store checkout.

Estimated answer shares

Seeded from English word-frequency ranks; not a player survey.

ESTIMATES
  1. 1magazine20.0%
  2. 2candy bar17.7%
  3. 3batteries15.5%
  4. 4gum13.3%
  5. 5lottery ticket11.1%
  6. 6snack8.9%
  7. 7bottled water6.7%
  8. 8lip balm4.4%
  9. 9mints2.2%
  10. 10hand sanitizer0.2%

Based on English word-frequency rankings, not survey results. Valid picks saved later can adjust this chart on this device.

Prompt 05 · School

Name something a student might eat or drink in a school cafeteria.

Estimated answer shares

Seeded from English word-frequency ranks; not a player survey.

ESTIMATES
  1. 1apple20.0%
  2. 2milk17.7%
  3. 3pizza15.5%
  4. 4chocolate milk13.3%
  5. 5salad11.1%
  6. 6sandwich8.9%
  7. 7cookie6.7%
  8. 8carrots3.3%
  9. 9yogurt3.3%
  10. 10chicken nuggets0.2%

Based on English word-frequency rankings, not survey results. Valid picks saved later can adjust this chart on this device.

Prompt 06 · Animals

Name an animal a family might see at a zoo.

Estimated answer shares

Seeded from English word-frequency ranks; not a player survey.

ESTIMATES
  1. 1tiger14.3%
  2. 2lion13.2%
  3. 3elephant12.1%
  4. 4monkey11.0%
  5. 5polar bear9.9%
  6. 6penguin8.8%
  7. 7gorilla7.7%
  8. 8kangaroo6.6%
  9. 9crocodile5.5%
  10. 10zebra4.4%

Based on English word-frequency rankings, not survey results. Valid picks saved later can adjust this chart on this device.

Prompt 07 · Home

Name a useful gift for a friend who is moving into a new home.

Estimated answer shares

Seeded from English word-frequency ranks; not a player survey.

ESTIMATES
  1. 1plant20.0%
  2. 2wine17.7%
  3. 3gift card15.5%
  4. 4moving boxes13.3%
  5. 5dishes11.1%
  6. 6vacuum8.9%
  7. 7candles6.7%
  8. 8towels4.4%
  9. 9toolbox2.2%
  10. 10doormat0.2%

Based on English word-frequency rankings, not survey results. Valid picks saved later can adjust this chart on this device.

Archive note: a date gives the same seven original prompts on every build. This fan-made archive is refreshed with the site build and does not reproduce official daily content.

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