Krillion answers for October 8, 2026: Dive #85
Name a sports car brand
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Bricklin / Crosley
One in a Krillion (100 points, 2 answers): Bricklin, Crosley
Deep Cut (85 points, 579 answers): AS, CD, CG, DB, GN, HN, OM, RW, 9ff, AAD, AAT, ABC, ABS, AGM, AMC, ASA, ASD, ATS, BAC, BNC, Dax, DFP, DKW, EAM, FMR, GCS, Geo, GKD, GSM, GTM, HRG, HSV, HTT, IKA, Iso, JBA, K-1, KTM, LMX, MAT
Rare (60 points, 48 answers): AC, MG, Kia, Ruf, SSC, TVR, Fiat, Mini, Opel, Acura, Ariel, Lexus, Noble, Rimac, Roush, Scion, Tesla, Abarth, Alpina, Alpine, Brabus, Datsun, Holden, Jensen, Lancia, Morgan, Pagani, Saleen, Singer, Spyker, Subaru, Vector, Bentley, Czinger, Peugeot, Pontiac, Renault, Triumph, Caterham, DeLorean
Schooler (30 points, 18 answers): BMW, Audi, Ford, Dodge, Honda, Lotus, Mazda, Jaguar, Nissan, Shelby, Toyota, Bugatti, Maserati, Chevrolet, Alfa Romeo, Koenigsegg, Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz
Plankton (10 points, 4 answers): Ferrari, McLaren, Porsche, Lamborghini
Why the One in a Krillion picks are special: Bricklin: Its gullwing doors weighed about a hundred pounds apiece. Crosley: Crosley's tiny Hotshot won the first Sebring race in 1950.
| Tier | Points | Accepted answers |
|---|---|---|
| One in a Krillion | 100 | 2 |
| Deep Cut | 85 | 579 |
| Rare | 60 | 48 |
| Schooler | 30 | 18 |
| Plankton | 10 | 4 |
Name something that uses a filter (physical filters, not photo filters)
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Bombilla / Mangrove
One in a Krillion (100 points, 2 answers): Bombilla, Mangrove
Deep Cut (85 points, 1,505 answers): RV, ATV, Bus, EDM, ROV, UTV, Boat, Duck, FPSO, HPLC, Phin, Salp, Ship, Sink, Tram, Well, Baler, Barge, Bidet, Cisco, Coral, Dairy, Edger, Hilsa, Laser, Lathe, Levee, Lidar, Prion, Radar, Radio, Roots, Sonar, Sprat, Train, Boiler, Bomber, Cervix, Cidery, Cockle
Rare (60 points, 81 answers): Bong, Clam, Nose, Oven, Pond, SCBA, Vape, Drain, Drone, Gills, Joint, Krill, Liver, Lungs, Engine, Faucet, Funnel, Hookah, Juicer, Kettle, Mussel, Oyster, Spleen, Sponge, Teapot, Glasses, Hot tub, Scallop, Scooter, Sinuses, Airplane, Chainsaw, Flamingo, Fountain, Moka pot, AeroPress, Air fryer, Nebulizer, Projector, Shellfish
Schooler (30 points, 14 answers): Truck, Camera, Kidney, Furnace, Gas mask, Cigarette, Face mask, Dishwasher, Humidifier, Range hood, French press, Refrigerator, Clothes dryer, Espresso machine
Plankton (10 points, 9 answers): Car, Aquarium, Air purifier, Coffee maker, Swimming pool, Vacuum cleaner, Air conditioner, Water filter pitcher, Water filtration system
Why the One in a Krillion picks are special: Bombilla: Argentina's mate straw ends in a sieve that holds back the leaves. Mangrove: Mangrove roots filter out most of the salt before seawater rises.
| Tier | Points | Accepted answers |
|---|---|---|
| One in a Krillion | 100 | 2 |
| Deep Cut | 85 | 1,505 |
| Rare | 60 | 81 |
| Schooler | 30 | 14 |
| Plankton | 10 | 9 |
Name a part of a shirt
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Bar tack / Locker loop
One in a Krillion (100 points, 2 answers): Bar tack, Locker loop
Deep Cut (85 points, 163 answers): Bib, Cup, Busk, Cape, Dart, Gore, Mola, Tier, Trim, Tuck, Godet, Patch, Râuri, Talli, Waist, Amulet, Bodice, Boning, Casing, Ciupag, Cutout, Eyelet, Facing, Fringe, Goreum, Gusset, Huling, Încreț, Lining, O-ring, Peplum, Piping, Tassel, Velcro, Bib tab, Binding, Cutwork, Elastic, Gathers, Gripper
Rare (60 points, 32 answers): Back, Body, Hood, Logo, Snap, Yoke, Elbow, Front, Lapel, Pleat, Strap, Number, Ruffle, Thread, Zipper, Armhole, Epaulet, Graphic, Placket, Ribbing, Neckband, Shoulder, Underarm, Shirttail, Side seam, Side vent, Stitching, Embroidery, Collar stay, Elbow patch, Pocket flap, Shoulder pad
Schooler (30 points, 6 answers): Hem, Cuff, Seam, Label, Neckline, Buttonhole
Plankton (10 points, 4 answers): Button, Collar, Pocket, Sleeve
Why the One in a Krillion picks are special: Bar tack: Dense zigzag stitches that stop a pocket corner from tearing. Locker loop: Ivy League shirts added the loop for gym lockers without hangers.
| Tier | Points | Accepted answers |
|---|---|---|
| One in a Krillion | 100 | 2 |
| Deep Cut | 85 | 163 |
| Rare | 60 | 32 |
| Schooler | 30 | 6 |
| Plankton | 10 | 4 |
Name a symptom of a cold or flu
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Chapped lips
One in a Krillion (100 points): Chapped lips
Deep Cut (85 points, 39 answers): Thirst, Gagging, Snoring, Drooling, Dry nose, Grunting, Low mood, Confusion, Nosebleed, Pale skin, Bad breath, Itchy ears, Puffy eyes, Bluish lips, Glassy eyes, Weight loss, Head bobbing, Mottled skin, Restlessness, Unsteadiness, Voice change, Coated tongue, Feeling faint, Nasal flaring, Swollen uvula, Metallic taste, Febrile seizure, Mouth breathing, Rapid breathing, Rapid heart rate, Chest retractions, Coughing up blood, Noise sensitivity, Cold hands and feet, Pauses in breathing, Low body temperature, Sensitivity to light, Altered sense of smell, Dark circles under eyes
Rare (60 points, 26 answers): Croup, Earache, Red eyes, Weakness, Wheezing, Brain fog, Dizziness, Dry mouth, Sore eyes, Sore nose, Sore skin, Chest pain, Goosebumps, Itchy eyes, Itchy nose, Dehydration, Fever dreams, Flushed face, Irritability, Stomach ache, Swollen glands, Post-nasal drip, Swollen tonsils, Trouble sleeping, Shortness of breath, Sore muscles from coughing
Schooler (30 points, 12 answers): Mucus, Nausea, Diarrhea, Sweating, Vomiting, Hoarseness, Watery eyes, Loss of smell, Loss of taste, Sinus pressure, Chest congestion, Loss of appetite
Plankton (10 points, 10 answers): Cough, Fever, Chills, Fatigue, Headache, Sneezing, Body aches, Runny nose, Sore throat, Stuffy nose
Why the One in a Krillion picks are special: Chapped lips: Mouth breathing past a blocked nose dries lips until they crack.
| Tier | Points | Accepted answers |
|---|---|---|
| One in a Krillion | 100 | 1 |
| Deep Cut | 85 | 39 |
| Rare | 60 | 26 |
| Schooler | 30 | 12 |
| Plankton | 10 | 10 |
Name a country whose name uses only one vowel letter (a, e, i, o, or u), repeats allowed (like Canada)
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Kyrgyzstan
One in a Krillion (100 points): Kyrgyzstan
Deep Cut (85 points, 2 answers): Comoros, Seychelles
Rare (60 points, 7 answers): Togo, Yemen, Cyprus, Kosovo, Rwanda, Myanmar, Kazakhstan
Schooler (30 points, 11 answers): Chad, Fiji, Egypt, Ghana, Malta, Qatar, Greece, Sweden, Bahamas, Morocco, Madagascar
Plankton (10 points, 3 answers): Japan, Canada, Panama
Why the One in a Krillion picks are special: Kyrgyzstan: Two Y's carry the name and a single A does the rest.
| Tier | Points | Accepted answers |
|---|---|---|
| One in a Krillion | 100 | 1 |
| Deep Cut | 85 | 2 |
| Rare | 60 | 7 |
| Schooler | 30 | 11 |
| Plankton | 10 | 3 |
Name a ceremony or celebration that marks a stage of life
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Kanreki / Shichi-Go-San
One in a Krillion (100 points, 2 answers): Kanreki, Shichi-Go-San
Deep Cut (85 points, 936 answers): Get, Ihi, Pae, Pwo, Sso, Aghd, Baci, Bisk, Bora, Céet, Dama, Dipo, Dügü, Gaar, Gewa, Hain, Iria, Irua, Kamu, Kiju, Koju, Koki, Misu, Mogi, Ndut, Poro, Roce, Roka, Teve, Tohi, Tuli, Vort, Wela, Ameen, Axexê, Bahra, Beiju, Besna, Bogwa, Byale
Rare (60 points, 63 answers): Bris, Wake, Debut, Haldi, Nikah, Shiva, Burial, Mehndi, Baek-il, Hwangap, Janazah, Sangeet, Viewing, Cremation, Elopement, Homegoing, Unveiling, Upanayana, Walkabout, Coronation, Full month, Last rites, Namakarana, Ordination, Rumspringa, Sky burial, Bat mitzvah, Handfasting, Land diving, Ship burial, Sip and see, Vow renewal, Confirmation, Jazz funeral, Requiem Mass, Vision quest, 18th birthday, 21st birthday, Class reunion, Divorce party
Schooler (30 points, 16 answers): Prom, Baptism, Anniversary, Bar mitzvah, Quinceañera, Bridal shower, Sweet sixteen, Bachelor party, First communion, Engagement party, Memorial service, Retirement party, Wedding reception, Bachelorette party, Gender reveal party, Coming of age ceremony
Plankton (10 points, 5 answers): Funeral, Wedding, Birthday, Graduation, Baby shower
Why the One in a Krillion picks are special: Kanreki: At sixty, Japanese celebrants wear red like a newborn to mark rebirth. Shichi-Go-San: Japanese children aged three, five and seven visit shrines each November.
| Tier | Points | Accepted answers |
|---|---|---|
| One in a Krillion | 100 | 2 |
| Deep Cut | 85 | 936 |
| Rare | 60 | 63 |
| Schooler | 30 | 16 |
| Plankton | 10 | 5 |
Name a sport normally played on grass
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Stoolball / Trugo
One in a Krillion (100 points, 2 answers): Stoolball, Trugo
Deep Cut (85 points, 311 answers): Caid, Cuju, Guts, Méta, Oină, Pärk, Pato, Šore, TREC, Tsan, Bando, Chole, Degor, Kasti, Khuru, Köräş, Krolf, Lapta, Linao, Podex, Thoda, Varpa, Austus, Beikou, Cammag, Chippo, Chueca, Cnapan, Cricko, Crosse, Dibeke, Fiolet, Gungdo, Hocker, Isindi, Jereed, Jugger, Knotty, Kronum, Mölkky
Rare (60 points, 45 answers): Kubb, Bocce, Shinty, Archery, Camogie, Hurling, Javelin, Kan Jam, Cornhole, Eventing, Footgolf, Kickball, Rounders, Shot put, Tee-ball, Badminton, Quidditch, Spikeball, Caber toss, Cyclocross, Equestrian, Horseshoes, Lawn bowls, Lawn darts, Tug of war, Dog agility, Jump racing, Ladder toss, Wiffle ball, Discus throw, Grass skiing, Rugby league, Rugby sevens, Show jumping, Bubble soccer, Flag football, Cheese rolling, Highland games, Pitch and putt, Sheepdog Trial
Schooler (30 points, 11 answers): Polo, Rugby, Cricket, Lacrosse, Softball, Ultimate, Disc golf, Volleyball, Field hockey, Horse racing, Cross-country running
Plankton (10 points, 5 answers): Golf, Soccer, Croquet, Baseball, American football
Why the One in a Krillion picks are special: Stoolball: Sussex milkmaids hit a ball at a stool before cricket existed. Trugo: Melbourne railway workers invented it by hitting wheels with a mallet.
| Tier | Points | Accepted answers |
|---|---|---|
| One in a Krillion | 100 | 2 |
| Deep Cut | 85 | 311 |
| Rare | 60 | 45 |
| Schooler | 30 | 11 |
| Plankton | 10 | 5 |
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| Prompt | Clue | Rarest good answer | Also good |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Name a sports car brand | Bricklin / Crosley | AS, CD, CG, DB |
| 2 | Name something that uses a filter (physical filters, not photo filters) | Bombilla / Mangrove | RV, ATV, Bus, EDM |
| 3 | Name a part of a shirt | Bar tack / Locker loop | Bib, Cup, Busk, Cape |
| 4 | Name a symptom of a cold or flu | Chapped lips | Thirst, Gagging, Snoring, Drooling |
| 5 | Name a country whose name uses only one vowel letter (a, e, i, o, or u), repeats allowed (like Canada) | Kyrgyzstan | Comoros, Seychelles |
| 6 | Name a ceremony or celebration that marks a stage of life | Kanreki / Shichi-Go-San | Get, Ihi, Pae, Pwo |
| 7 | Name a sport normally played on grass | Stoolball / Trugo | Caid, Cuju, Guts, Méta |
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