
For word puzzle enthusiasts, Apple News+ Quartiles offers a genuine mental challenge, making it common to hit a wall when faced with the day’s array of tiles. If you’ve been struggling to complete the Quartiles puzzle for May 26, 2026, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of every possible word—including all five Quartiles—to help you keep your streak alive!
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Quartiles Answers for May 26, 2026
The maximum score for this puzzle is 138 points, with a total of 23 valid words. Below are all the solutions for the May 26, 2026 puzzle:
- upbraiding
- dreadlocks
- permafrost
- interweave
- hairdressers
- braiding
- bravest
- rosters
- invest
- stinks
- stocks
- strong
- strove
- after
- brain
- brave
- inter
- veers
- weave
- afro
- inks
- perm
- rove
- vein
- vest
- bra
- in
- up
Quartile Definitions
Below, you’ll find definitions to help clarify the meaning behind these Quartile words.
- UPBRAIDING (noun)
- a severe scolding
- PERMAFROST (noun)
- ground that is permanently frozen
How to Play Quartiles by Apple News+
Quartiles is built around a grid of tiles, allowing you to form words using one to four tiles. When you combine four tiles to create a word, it counts as a Quartile and awards eight points. Completing all five Quartiles grants a 40-point bonus. Each puzzle features five Quartiles, meaning 20 tiles are displayed per round. Scoring works as follows: one tile equals one point, two tiles equal two points, and three tiles equal four points.
We hope these answers for the May 26, 2026 Quartiles puzzle help you maintain your streak and provide valuable insights for solving future challenges!