Archive edition · October 28, 2026

Answer estimates for October 28, 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 people often bring to a picnic in the park.

Estimated answer shares

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

ESTIMATES
  1. 1fruit14.3%
  2. 2chips13.2%
  3. 3paper plates12.1%
  4. 4sandwich11.0%
  5. 5cookies9.9%
  6. 6basket8.2%
  7. 7blanket8.2%
  8. 8cooler6.6%
  9. 9potato salad5.5%
  10. 10iced tea3.8%

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

Prompt 02 · 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 03 · Seasonal

Name something that tells you autumn has arrived.

Estimated answer shares

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

ESTIMATES
  1. 1cool air20.0%
  2. 2wind17.7%
  3. 3leaves15.5%
  4. 4rain13.3%
  5. 5shorter days11.1%
  6. 6frost8.9%
  7. 7fog6.7%
  8. 8pumpkin4.4%
  9. 9sweater2.2%
  10. 10bonfire0.2%

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

Prompt 04 · Weather

Name a sound you might hear during a strong thunderstorm.

Estimated answer shares

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

ESTIMATES
  1. 1traffic20.0%
  2. 2wind17.7%
  3. 3rain on the roof15.5%
  4. 4thunder13.3%
  5. 5hail11.1%
  6. 6branches cracking8.9%
  7. 7dog barking6.7%
  8. 8distant sirens4.4%
  9. 9windows rattling2.2%
  10. 10gutters0.2%

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

Prompt 05 · Seasonal

Name a smell that might remind you of the winter holidays.

Estimated answer shares

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

ESTIMATES
  1. 1turkey20.0%
  2. 2cookies16.6%
  3. 3ham16.6%
  4. 4pine13.3%
  5. 5cinnamon11.1%
  6. 6pumpkin pie8.9%
  7. 7cranberry6.7%
  8. 8peppermint4.4%
  9. 9cloves2.2%
  10. 10gingerbread0.2%

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

Prompt 06 · Everyday life

Name something that might wake a person up in the morning.

Estimated answer shares

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

ESTIMATES
  1. 1music20.0%
  2. 2child16.6%
  3. 3phone16.6%
  4. 4dog13.3%
  5. 5coffee11.1%
  6. 6shower8.9%
  7. 7neighbor6.7%
  8. 8alarm clock4.4%
  9. 9sunlight2.2%
  10. 10rooster0.2%

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

Prompt 07 · Seasonal

Name something someone might wear as part of a Halloween costume.

Estimated answer shares

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

ESTIMATES
  1. 1hat20.0%
  2. 2face paint17.7%
  3. 3makeup15.5%
  4. 4boots13.3%
  5. 5cape10.0%
  6. 6mask10.0%
  7. 7costume6.7%
  8. 8gloves4.4%
  9. 9wig2.2%
  10. 10cloak0.2%

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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