Krillion answers for October 12, 2026: Dive #89

Monday, October 12, 2026 · today's puzzle

Prompt 1

Name a job-search website or app (like LinkedIn)

Hint 1 Tap to reveal
Most common answers (only 10 points): Indeed, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter.
Hint 2 Tap to reveal
Rare picks worth 60 points: Dice, Guru, Hays, Jora, Reed, Seek, Wag!, Xing.
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America's Job Bank / CareerMosaic

One in a Krillion (100 points, 2 answers): America's Job Bank, CareerMosaic

Deep Cut (85 points, 9,343 answers): 919, ACX, Ary, AWF, BNE, CPL, DOU, e4s, e72, EWL, GSZ, HZZ, Jod, KHR, LHH, LHI, NCW, NMK, NRL, NSZ, NVA, OLX, Rev, RHR, Roo, TES, TRS, Ule, Yoh, ZAG, +twe, 9cv9, ACPE, Acre, ADEM, Adhr, Adia, Adni, Agre, AKPA … and 9,303 more

Rare (60 points, 91 answers): Dice, Guru, Hays, Jora, Reed, Seek, Wag!, Xing, Appen, Blind, Hired, Rover, Adecco, Adzuna, EdJoin, Fiverr, Jooble, Kijiji, Naukri, Preply, Toptal, Wyzant, Aerotek, Gumtree, Job.com, Jobcase, Ladders, USAJobs, Workday, Built In, Care.com, FlexJobs, Idealist, Job Bank, Jobs.com, Manpower, NHS Jobs, Prolific, Randstad, Snagajob … and 51 more

Schooler (30 points, 5 answers): Upwork, Monster, Handshake, Craigslist, CareerBuilder

Plankton (10 points, 4 answers): Indeed, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter

Why the One in a Krillion picks are special: America's Job Bank: Labor Department's free national job board, shut down in 2007. CareerMosaic: Launched in 1994, among the first job boards on the web.

TierPointsAccepted answers
One in a Krillion1002
Deep Cut859,343
Rare6091
Schooler305
Plankton104
Prompt 2

Name an item of winter clothing

Hint 1 Tap to reveal
Most common answers (only 10 points): Hat, Coat, Scarf, Beanie, Gloves, Jacket.
Hint 2 Tap to reveal
Rare picks worth 60 points: Cape, Muff, Wrap, Beret, Cloak, Shawl, Snood, Stole.
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Welsh wig

One in a Krillion (100 points): Welsh wig

Deep Cut (85 points, 354 answers): Ton, Ayam, Deel, Gabi, Gbab, Guba, Gunj, Hifu, Kapa, Kisy, Kupe, Lham, Lohi, Maud, Mino, Nubi, Papu, Pimy, Suba, Szűr, Tibi, Unty, Atigi, Awase, Baeja, Bandi, Borik, Bunda, Chuba, Cojoc, Cucha, Ćurak, Delia, Docha, Dokha, Dorka, Farwa, Gabán, Gorka, Greca … and 314 more

Rare (60 points, 94 answers): Cape, Muff, Wrap, Beret, Cloak, Shawl, Snood, Stole, Anorak, Chullo, Dickey, Onesie, Poncho, Gaiters, Mukluks, Peacoat, Shacket, Snuggie, Ushanka, Flat cap, Fur vest, Galoshes, Nightcap, Overcoat, Pashmina, Raincoat, Bed socks, Face mask, Greatcoat, Mock neck, Santa hat, Ski boots, Base layer, Duck boots, Moon boots, Rain boots, Ski gloves, Teddy coat, Union suit, Wool pants … and 54 more

Schooler (30 points, 27 answers): Uggs, Vest, Parka, Fleece, Hoodie, Tights, Cardigan, Earmuffs, Fur coat, Slippers, Snowsuit, Balaclava, Long johns, Ski jacket, Snow pants, Sweatpants, Sweatshirt, Turtleneck, Wool socks, Down jacket, Puffer vest, Flannel shirt, Puffer jacket, Thermal leggings, Christmas sweater, Long-sleeve shirt, Thermal underwear

Plankton (10 points, 9 answers): Hat, Coat, Scarf, Beanie, Gloves, Jacket, Mittens, Sweater, Winter boots

Why the One in a Krillion picks are special: Welsh wig: A knitted woollen cap, not a wig, worn by Victorian sailors.

TierPointsAccepted answers
One in a Krillion1001
Deep Cut85354
Rare6094
Schooler3027
Plankton109
Prompt 3

Name a body part animals have but humans don't (like wings)

Hint 1 Tap to reveal
Most common answers (only 10 points): Fur, Beak, Fins, Tail, Claws, Gills.
Hint 2 Tap to reveal
Rare picks worth 60 points: Comb, Crop, Hock, Hood, Ruff, Cerci, Crest, Frill.
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Aristotle's lantern / Love dart

One in a Krillion (100 points, 2 answers): Aristotle's lantern, Love dart

Deep Cut (85 points, 698 answers): Cere, Coxa, Keel, Kype, Poll, Sail, Vane, Alula, Cirri, Croup, Dulla, Exite, Flews, Furca, Ghara, Gonys, Jugum, Lores, Merus, Nasus, Notum, Palps, Scoli, Scopa, Scurs, Spire, Tomia, Tunic, Urite, Annuli, Arista, Brille, Calcar, Casque, Cerata, Coxite, Culmen, Cystid, Epural, Exopod … and 658 more

Rare (60 points, 105 answers): Comb, Crop, Hock, Hood, Ruff, Cerci, Crest, Frill, Melon, Pleon, Rumen, Snood, Spurs, Udder, Baleen, Cloaca, Dewlap, Elytra, Fleece, Flukes, Mantle, Rattle, Scutes, Siphon, Syrinx, Baculum, Barbels, Blubber, Dewclaw, Fetlock, Gizzard, Hackles, Ink sac, Rostrum, Suckers, Wattles, Withers, Air sacs, Anal fin, Bristles … and 65 more

Schooler (30 points, 23 answers): Hump, Mane, Paws, Fangs, Pouch, Shell, Snout, Trunk, Tusks, Hooves, Quills, Scales, Spines, Talons, Antlers, Pincers, Stinger, Antennae, Blowhole, Flippers, Whiskers, Tentacles, Webbed feet

Plankton (10 points, 9 answers): Fur, Beak, Fins, Tail, Claws, Gills, Horns, Wings, Feathers

Why the One in a Krillion picks are special: Aristotle's lantern: A sea urchin's five-toothed chewing jaw, described by Aristotle. Love dart: Snails fire a calcium dart into each other before mating.

TierPointsAccepted answers
One in a Krillion1002
Deep Cut85698
Rare60105
Schooler3023
Plankton109
Prompt 4

Name a hotel brand

Hint 1 Tap to reveal
Most common answers (only 10 points): Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, Holiday Inn.
Hint 2 Tap to reveal
Rare picks worth 60 points: IHG, MGM, OYO, Riu, SLS, Taj, Aman, ibis.
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Imperial 400 / Statler Hotels

One in a Krillion (100 points, 2 answers): Imperial 400, Statler Hotels

Deep Cut (85 points, 3,755 answers): L7, BHG, EVT, GHL, GHM, Glō, H10, H12, Kai, KSL, LXR, lyf, MMV, niu, OMO, OZO, sbe, SO/, STF, TRS, Vīb, VVF, WNH, XIV, YHA, Zel, Aken, Alua, amba, Anfi, Anyi, Boli, CABN, CIGA, CJIA, COMO, Edyn, Eklo, Elaf, Fuaj … and 3,715 more

Rare (60 points, 249 answers): IHG, MGM, OYO, Riu, SLS, Taj, Aman, ibis, Moxy, Omni, Ritz, TRYP, voco, Wynn, Accor, Alila, Aloft, Andaz, Dusit, Forte, Loews, Meliá, NoMad, Okura, Sands, Yotel, Conrad, Dreams, Encore, Fraser, Oberoi, Pendry, Protea, Rydges, Sahara, Sonder, Bally's, Barceló, Baymont, Beaches … and 209 more

Schooler (30 points, 22 answers): Ramada, Westin, Motel 6, Super 8, Wyndham, Days Inn, Radisson, Sheraton, Courtyard, La Quinta, DoubleTree, Travelodge, Comfort Inn, Hampton Inn, Quality Inn, Best Western, Crowne Plaza, Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, Embassy Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Holiday Inn Express

Plankton (10 points, 4 answers): Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, Holiday Inn

Why the One in a Krillion picks are special: Imperial 400: Resident couples co-owned each Imperial 400 motel in the 1960s. Statler Hotels: Statler pioneered a private bath in each hotel room.

TierPointsAccepted answers
One in a Krillion1002
Deep Cut853,755
Rare60249
Schooler3022
Plankton104
Prompt 5

Name a department in a company (like HR)

Hint 1 Tap to reveal
Most common answers (only 10 points): Sales, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Human resources, Customer service.
Hint 2 Tap to reveal
Rare picks worth 60 points: A&R, Bar, Lab, Pet, SEO, Tax, Baby, Deli.
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Ink and paint

One in a Krillion (100 points): Ink and paint

Deep Cut (85 points, 1,035 answers): LPG, Spa, Web, Café, DMPK, Fuel, Golf, Grip, HRIS, Keno, Ramp, Rugs, Bingo, Candy, Drama, Gifts, Radio, Rates, Salon, Slots, Story, Suits, Sushi, Title, Valet, Video, Cellar, Cheese, Dyeing, Gaming, Greens, Growth, Layout, Marine, Pastry, Previs, Rework, Scenic, Sewing, Snacks … and 995 more

Rare (60 points, 244 answers): A&R, Bar, Lab, Pet, SEO, Tax, Baby, Deli, Meat, Toys, Bikes, Books, Brand, Cargo, Cloud, Dairy, Fleet, Fraud, Media, Paint, Parts, Props, Shoes, Sound, Tools, Bakery, Bridal, Camera, Claims, Crafts, Credit, DevOps, Escrow, Ethics, Events, Floral, Lumber, Mobile, Travel, Apparel … and 204 more

Schooler (30 points, 34 answers): Legal, Design, Billing, Payroll, Security, Shipping, Training, Logistics, Reception, Warehouse, Complaints, IT support, Janitorial, Operations, Production, Recruiting, Advertising, Call center, Engineering, Maintenance, Procurement, Social media, Manufacturing, Administration, Quality control, Accounts payable, Public relations, Digital marketing, Quality assurance, Technical support … and 4 more

Plankton (10 points, 7 answers): Sales, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Human resources, Customer service, Information technology

Why the One in a Krillion picks are special: Ink and paint: Disney's mostly female department traced and coloured each animation cel.

TierPointsAccepted answers
One in a Krillion1001
Deep Cut851,035
Rare60244
Schooler3034
Plankton107
Prompt 6

Name a country with 8 or more letters

Hint 1 Tap to reveal
Most common answers (only 10 points): Argentina, Australia, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Madagascar.
Hint 2 Tap to reveal
Rare picks worth 60 points: Barbados, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Honduras, Maldives, Mongolia.
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Botswana

One in a Krillion (100 points): Botswana

Deep Cut (85 points, 7 answers): Djibouti, Dominica, Eswatini, Kiribati, Suriname, Mauritius, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Rare (60 points, 42 answers): Barbados, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Honduras, Maldives, Mongolia, Paraguay, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Lithuania, Nicaragua, Azerbaijan, Cape Verde, Kyrgyzstan, Mauritania, Micronesia, Montenegro, Mozambique, San Marino, Seychelles, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Ivory Coast, Saint Lucia, South Sudan, Timor-Leste, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, Turkmenistan, Guinea-Bissau, North Macedonia, Solomon Islands, Marshall Islands, Equatorial Guinea, Antigua and Barbuda, Republic of the Congo … and 2 more

Schooler (30 points, 25 answers): Colombia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Portugal, Thailand, Guatemala, Palestine, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Luxembourg, El Salvador, North Korea, South Korea, Vatican City, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Papua New Guinea, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, United Arab Emirates, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Plankton (10 points, 15 answers): Argentina, Australia, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Madagascar, Afghanistan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United States, United Kingdom

Why the One in a Krillion picks are special: Botswana: Eight letters, and a river delta that never reaches the sea.

TierPointsAccepted answers
One in a Krillion1001
Deep Cut857
Rare6042
Schooler3025
Plankton1015
Prompt 7

Name a feature on YouTube

Hint 1 Tap to reveal
Most common answers (only 10 points): Likes, Shorts, Comments, Playlists, Subscribe.
Hint 2 Tap to reveal
Rare picks worth 60 points: 4K, 8K, Ask, HDR, Mix, Loop, Tags, 60fps.
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Wadsworth constant

One in a Krillion (100 points): Wadsworth constant

Deep Cut (85 points, 302 answers): Hype, News, Text, Align, Aloud, Drops, Gifts, Goals, Notes, Shows, TEXTp, Timer, VR180, Checks, Collab, Groups, Honors, Sports, 4K Plus, Add-ons, Avatars, Courses, Feather, Friends, License, Promote, QR code, Quizzes, Retouch, Samples, Timeout, Learning, Masthead, Passcode, Pre-save, Pronouns, Stickers, Supermix, Add Yours, Ask Music … and 262 more

Rare (60 points, 174 answers): 4K, 8K, Ask, HDR, Mix, Loop, Tags, 60fps, Cards, Clips, Embed, Polls, Queue, Recap, Remix, Badges, Charts, Drafts, Lyrics, Ad pods, AdSense, Effects, Explore, Library, Shuffle, Sidebar, Stories, 3D video, Hashtags, Live DVR, Live Q&A, Mentions, Messages, Podcasts, Shopping, Start at, 360 video, Analytics, Dashboard, Favorites … and 134 more

Schooler (30 points, 53 answers): Ads, Cast, Home, Live, Save, Block, Pause, Share, Views, Report, Search, Titles, Upload, Volume, History, Replies, Skip ad, Autoplay, Captions, Channels, Chapters, Dislikes, Seek bar, Settings, Trending, Dark mode, Downloads, Live chat, Fullscreen, Super Chat … and 23 more

Plankton (10 points, 5 answers): Likes, Shorts, Comments, Playlists, Subscribe

Why the One in a Krillion picks are special: Wadsworth constant: Adding wadsworth=1 to a 2011 link skipped the first thirty percent.

TierPointsAccepted answers
One in a Krillion1001
Deep Cut85302
Rare60174
Schooler3053
Plankton105

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Every answer for #89

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PromptClueRarest good answerAlso good
1Name a job-search website or app (like LinkedIn)America's Job Bank / CareerMosaic919, ACX, Ary, AWF
2Name an item of winter clothingWelsh wigTon, Ayam, Deel, Gabi
3Name a body part animals have but humans don't (like wings)Aristotle's lantern / Love dartCere, Coxa, Keel, Kype
4Name a hotel brandImperial 400 / Statler HotelsL7, BHG, EVT, GHL
5Name a department in a company (like HR)Ink and paintLPG, Spa, Web, Café
6Name a country with 8 or more lettersBotswanaDjibouti, Dominica, Eswatini, Kiribati
7Name a feature on YouTubeWadsworth constantHype, News, Text, Align

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