Babble: Archived Puzzle for Saturday, February 14, 2026

12:04 am

Rainiqui

Hi everyone

12:04 am

MetFan

Howdy all - another opening glitch

12:04 am

ursh

hello all

12:07 am

Rainiqui

dr 7

12:08 am

MetFan

Thanks Rainiqui

12:08 am

Rainiqui

no problem

12:09 am

Gillie

in8 (odd one)

12:09 am

cybernan

hi everyone

12:09 am

MetFan

Hey Nan

12:11 am

Rainiqui

Thanks Gillie

12:12 am

Gillie

yw

12:14 am

justafreep

co7

12:17 am

Rainiqui

nbt, nbs, ni 7

12:18 am

dizgrannie

nbt/nbs, hi all

12:19 am

licketySplitAUS

Clues are up

12:19 am

justafreep

thanks, lickety

12:21 am

ursh

sa 7

12:25 am

cybernan

crashing - got the 7's but still have some blanks - see you tomorrow if you haven't finished by then :)

10:08 am

hurshy

whew, we're back!!

10:14 am

rururocks

in8 is the 8

10:14 am

hurshy

ty ru

10:16 am

hurshy

a masked bandit!

10:24 am

hokie carla

howdy folks

10:24 am

hurshy

hi hokie

10:26 am

hokie carla

ooh, last col gray

10:33 am

hokie carla

this was a nice grid until I noticed most of the words come from the C

10:34 am

hurshy

they're not bad tho

10:34 am

hurshy

i'm down to two words

10:34 am

hurshy

one C and one A

10:37 am

hokie carla

ok, I confess. I typed dino today. dino afro fest

10:37 am

rururocks

I have all the a's hursh if you need one

10:40 am

hokie carla

if there were an E or T next to that C we could have a lot more words

10:41 am

hokie carla

is the bottom i IN?

10:41 am

rururocks

yes in 8

10:42 am

hokie carla

oh, got it, thx

10:42 am

MollyL

Happy Valentine's Day kids.

10:43 am

rururocks

same to you molly

10:43 am

hokie carla

aww, thanks. you too. in full theme clothing for tennis later.

10:43 am

hurshy

thanks ru, i ended up looking at the list for those two

10:44 am

hokie carla

well my washing machine is singing at me. 19 left for later.

10:46 am

MollyL

It's a good day for outdoor stuff (finally). Almost 50 degrees here.

10:49 am

BzznBea

Happy Valentines Day! Day date with my boyfriend this afternoon.

10:52 am

rururocks

finished now too hursh

11:00 am

hokie carla

rehi, found more when i came back. 3-3-2-2 left. S R C4 U D will go do some more chores and see what shakes loose.

11:01 am

bichon

Was Babble down earlier?

11:01 am

BzznBea

Seems so

11:08 am

phaeton

hello...help with the co7 please

11:11 am

ursh

co 7 electrical wire protection

11:11 am

BzznBea

Protective wire covering

11:11 am

phaeton

ty ursh

11:16 am

bichon

hint for protective wire covering, pls

11:31 am

crosshair

What underground wiring is run through

11:32 am

bichon

ty crossy, but I don't know that

11:33 am

MollyL

Do a search on word for electrical wire covering

11:33 am

bichon

did that

11:34 am

MollyL

co7 is right there in the first paragraph

11:37 am

MollyL

Try pasasage for electrical wire

11:57 am

crosshair

You will often see co7's run into the base of you fuse/curcuit breaker panel in your home.

11:59 am

FrenchToast

Yay it's working!

11:59 am

FrenchToast

Happy Valentine's Day everyone <3

11:59 am

crosshair

Lol, Welcome to the party FT. :)

12:00 pm

FrenchToast

I got that co7 immediately, crosshair

12:00 pm

crosshair

Yaa!

12:00 pm

crosshair

They are often made of PVC pipe, Buchon.

12:00 pm

crosshair

Bichon*

12:00 pm

FrenchToast

I made myself a Valentine's pizza and it's delicious

12:01 pm

crosshair

What was on it, FT ?

12:01 pm

FrenchToast

It's a white pizza with cheese, chopped tomatoes and fresh basil. It might be called caprese ?

12:02 pm

crosshair

I do whites sauces as well, FT. Sadly red sauces burn my tummy these days.

12:02 pm

BzznBea

Sounds like a margarita

12:02 pm

FrenchToast

Yes me too cross hair, I don't tolerate red sauce.

12:03 pm

FrenchToast

I believe margherita pizza has tomato sauce, Bea. This is a white pizza.

12:03 pm

crosshair

I had to give up booze for same reason. :(

12:04 pm

BzznBea

Did you give up coffee as well?

12:04 pm

crosshair

Yes.

12:05 pm

crosshair

Have not had coffee in ten years now.

12:05 pm

FrenchToast

I drink coffee, and an occasional sip of alcohol.

12:05 pm

BzznBea

We switched to a low acid coffee. That has helped a lot. Still have a couple of cups and not tummy upset.

12:06 pm

cybernan

good morning

12:06 pm

crosshair

Howdy, cybernan.

12:07 pm

cybernan

Watching Canada being outcurled by Switzerland. The Swiss team is precision personified this morning.

12:07 pm

FrenchToast

Hello nan!

12:07 pm

saanichcat

hi there nan

12:07 pm

FrenchToast

What was the curling scandal yesterday? I missed something.

12:08 pm

FrenchToast

OH my fav food is in the grid.

12:08 pm

cybernan

Swedish third accuesed our third of cheating. Our third took offennse, the rock was removed and video later proved that the accusation was false.

12:09 pm

FrenchToast

So the scandal was between Sweden and Canada?

12:09 pm

cybernan

yes

12:09 pm

FrenchToast

Ugh, so sorry

12:13 pm

saanichcat

Is accusing of cheating very common in the Olympics? I don't recall any. The accusations of cheating in the men's curling were quite rude.

12:13 pm

crosshair

So, how are they going to rectify this now that the accusation was proved false?

12:14 pm

saanichcat

apologise like crazy

12:14 pm

crosshair

Play the round again?

12:15 pm

crosshair

They should have played back the video before removing the stone.

12:16 pm

FrenchToast

oars

12:16 pm

FrenchToast

oh shit, sorry

12:17 pm

crosshair

You give the best clues FT :)

12:19 pm

FrenchToast

Why thank you! *blush*

12:21 pm

crosshair

Found a oc4 babblet. :)

12:22 pm

FrenchToast

You should give a really good clue for that one

12:22 pm

FrenchToast

nm I got it

12:22 pm

FrenchToast

I pulled a peri

12:23 pm

crosshair

A group of killer whales minus one letter

12:23 pm

crosshair

Lol

12:23 pm

FrenchToast

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

12:23 pm

crosshair

:)

12:23 pm

FrenchToast

phantom ORCA

12:23 pm

FrenchToast

and OKRA

12:23 pm

crosshair

There ya go. :)

12:24 pm

FrenchToast

cross hair, is you lady OK?

12:24 pm

FrenchToast

I haven't been on in a few days.

12:25 pm

crosshair

She is recovering well. Her appitite is not back to normal yet, but all the infections have been killed off by a course of antibiotics.

12:25 pm

crosshair

And her blood sugars are now back to normal.

12:26 pm

crosshair

No more acidic blood.

12:26 pm

crosshair

E-coli is fixed

12:27 pm

FrenchToast

I'm glad to hear that, I'm sure it's been very stressful. E-coli is horrible! I work in health care and E-coli and C-Diff are rampant.

12:27 pm

FrenchToast

I mean, I DID work in health care. I fully retired in 2nd week of January.

12:27 pm

crosshair

She was very ill. In total she spentbfive days in I.C.U

12:31 pm

FrenchToast

I'm glad she's doing better.

12:31 pm

crosshair

Ty :)

12:31 pm

FrenchToast

Unfortunately my mother just passed away 2 days ago.

12:31 pm

crosshair

I am sorry for your loss, FT :(

12:31 pm

FrenchToast

She was 94, so she had a long happy life. I'm more relieved than anything.

12:33 pm

crosshair

Brb pups need to pee.

12:36 pm

speedfreak

French Toast so sorry for your loss

12:37 pm

speedfreak

Your icon always makes my mouth water for really thick French toast covered in Vermont maple syrup

12:46 pm

crosshair

We used maple syrup that was tapped on Blue Mountain fifteen minute drive from our front door. Is delish. :)

12:48 pm

crosshair

Farmer up there has a grove of sugar maples on his property.

12:49 pm

FrenchToast

Thank you speedfreak

12:49 pm

FrenchToast

Sorry I was off folding a ton of laundry. I am going to donate her clothes to the facility where I used to work.

12:50 pm

FrenchToast

I love French toast! haha I'm glad you like the icon.

12:50 pm

ChampFit

French toast...just come online. So sorry about your mom! I'm know it's a relief in some ways, but still a loss.

12:51 pm

FrenchToast

Aw Champ thank you. Yes I'm so relieved. She had dementia and she was so confused and miserable.

12:51 pm

crosshair

:(

12:51 pm

FrenchToast

Its good to be back in town and Babbling again.

12:52 pm

ChampFit

Oh, that's rough. Really, really, REALLY wish there was something to be done about that. Yes, back to "normal" will help, I'm sure! Then stupid babble went down again...not great timing!

12:53 pm

ChampFit

Sorry....that sounded bitter...it's just such a bummer when it goes down. *must not be such a baby about it*

12:53 pm

FrenchToast

I know! When I saw it was down this AM, I was ready to cry.

12:53 pm

ChampFit

Totally get it!

12:53 pm

crosshair

These server issues must be driving Dr. G. Crazy.

12:54 pm

FrenchToast

I feel terrible for Dr. G. It's so frustrating!

12:54 pm

ChampFit

I thought he had it figured out after the last one! Sounded like he found at least one glitch that might've caused it. But NO.

12:54 pm

FrenchToast

When Babble is down, I go over to the NYTimes site and play those games.

12:54 pm

ChampFit

Yes, but they don't take as long.

12:55 pm

ChampFit

I did that and Words with Friends.

12:55 pm

FrenchToast

I also play Lexulous on my Facebook account. My cousin and I always have 10 games going.

12:55 pm

ChampFit

I'll need to check that one out.

12:56 pm

crosshair

I play WWF now and then, but there is one Babbler that kicks my arse every single time!

12:56 pm

FrenchToast

If you are on FB, I'm Laurie DeMaris.

12:56 pm

ChampFit

I am, and I'll friend you now!

12:57 pm

FrenchToast

Oh yay! I think I'm the only one with my name. I have blondish gray bob haircut and sunglasses on in my picture.

12:58 pm

ChampFit

Already done. Keep up, girl! :)

12:58 pm

FrenchToast

I accepted! Woo hoo!

12:58 pm

ChampFit

My daughter did grad school at Penn State. Really enjoyed visiting there and seeing actual seasons. :)

12:59 pm

FrenchToast

I went to Penn State-Mt. Alto. At the time I got my degree in PT, that's the campus you went to.

12:59 pm

FrenchToast

It's a tiny campus.

1:00 pm

ChampFit

She was in Happy Valley, and loved it. She's told me that when I croak, she's moving back. "No offense mom, but the minute you die I'm outta here!" Twit.

1:00 pm

ChampFit

:)

1:01 pm

FrenchToast

LOL I had told my mom the same thing. Now that she has passed, I will probably move back to North Carolina.

1:02 pm

ChampFit

Lots of people are moving there. Nice that you have options.

1:03 pm

FrenchToast

I lived in Cape Hatteras for 15 years. Then moved to Virginia when my parents' health began failing. That was in 2008.

1:03 pm

FrenchToast

I would like to move somewhere between Wilmington NC and Myrtle Beach SC.

1:03 pm

ChampFit

Wow...that's a long time!

1:04 pm

swmbo

French toast I just sent you a friend request. Mary Cormier from Nova Scotia

1:04 pm

FrenchToast

Yes but it's been OK. I like Virginia.

1:04 pm

FrenchToast

YAY wow swmbo I have not seen you in a loooooong time!

1:04 pm

FrenchToast

I used to be lil*monkey, I don't know if you remember me.

1:04 pm

ChampFit

I remember that!

1:05 pm

swmbo

Yes I remember you. I am here every day but often do not post.

1:05 pm

FrenchToast

That account got hacked. I could have created another one with the same name, but that was the nickname my ex called me, and he had passed away so I didn't want to use it anymore. He babbled too , he was The Legend.

1:06 pm

ChampFit

I don't remember seeing him.

1:06 pm

penquis

i remember him....hello all....

1:06 pm

ChampFit

hi pen!

1:07 pm

swmbo

I have played almost every day sine I joined August 8, 2005.

1:07 pm

penquis

hi champ, french toast, swmbo, everyone else...

1:07 pm

penquis

you are truly an elder, swmbo....

1:07 pm

penquis

i am from January 2008...

1:08 pm

ChampFit

wow!

1:08 pm

ChampFit

I'm a baby...only 2010

1:09 pm

FrenchToast

Hi pen!

1:09 pm

FrenchToast

My account says I joined 2020, but really I started in 2008 when I moved to Virgina.

1:11 pm

swmbo

I think I started playing not long after Babble started. I have seen other people refer to the small amount they paid to start, but I don’t recall paying anything at all.

1:11 pm

FrenchToast

I remember paying. It wasn't much tough.

1:11 pm

penquis

it was free to play, but i paid to get the stats...

1:11 pm

ChampFit

I seem to remember something under $20.

1:11 pm

swmbo

And Penguins, I am an elder in every way lol. 76 and counting

1:11 pm

ChampFit

Yes! You're right pen.

1:12 pm

penquis

i think i paid $15....

1:12 pm

FrenchToast

I just turned 69 in December.

1:12 pm

ChampFit

63!

1:12 pm

REG

I never paid. Apparently I've been here since 2005 but I almost never chat and I don't play every day.

1:13 pm

swmbo

I’m pretty sure I didn’t pay because in 2005 I was leery of paying for things online with a credit card. Those days are far behind me lol

1:13 pm

penquis

well hello REG....

1:13 pm

ChampFit

I went to the liquor store today and you have to have been born after 2005 to buy liquor in Texas. Well yes, I'm 3 times the legal drinking age, thankyouverymuch!

1:14 pm

FrenchToast

Target cards every single person. When my mother was still doing well, I would take her to Target to buy her wine, and she LOVED getting carded. She was about 88 then.

1:14 pm

ChampFit

Ha!

1:15 pm

FrenchToast

I only have 29 words because I'm chatting so much lol

1:17 pm

FrenchToast

Champ may I start a Lexulous game with you?

1:17 pm

penquis

i am down to one pesky A 5 word...

1:17 pm

ChampFit

Sure! Never played before. Will it reach out to me or do I have to log in?

1:17 pm

ChampFit

Pen, is it the bottom of the second column?

1:18 pm

penquis

yes...

1:18 pm

FrenchToast

Im not sure. I will start one and we'll see what happens.

1:18 pm

ChampFit

I'm still missing one there.

1:18 pm

swmbo

Me too French Toast. But I often; dont finish, if I get at least half of the words I’m happy. I used to have really strict rules for myself and was competitive but when I retired I eased back.

1:18 pm

ChampFit

I have I have 4 - 5's

1:18 pm

FrenchToast

Is it au5, meaning to check the numbers?

1:19 pm

REG

Half done and no blank squares is my usual goal

1:19 pm

penquis

nope...have that one...

1:19 pm

penquis

but thanks...

1:19 pm

ChampFit

I try to finish every day, but yesterday I got busy and left it with 12 or so. Pen, I have 3 - au5-12s

1:19 pm

FrenchToast

Is it au5,12 ? Add a consonant to the au4

1:20 pm

penquis

REG...the nice thing about Babble is that people can set their own goals...

1:20 pm

penquis

that was it....thanks French....

1:20 pm

penquis

i am done...

1:20 pm

swmbo

Yes Pen I agree.

1:20 pm

FrenchToast

AU + I like my steak medium ***e

1:20 pm

ChampFit

Way to go!!!!!

1:20 pm

REG

I agree pen

1:20 pm

FrenchToast

Woo hoo PEN!

1:21 pm

ChampFit

My missing A is the last one...a 6

1:21 pm

penquis

ty...

1:21 pm

penquis

probably ends with consumed....

1:21 pm

ChampFit

THANK YOU!

1:21 pm

penquis

yw...i am heading out...bye all....

1:22 pm

ChampFit

Have a great evening!

1:24 pm

swmbo

Not finished but must toddle.

1:24 pm

FrenchToast

Champ I sent a Lexulous invitation. You'll get it on Facebook.

1:25 pm

FrenchToast

See you later swmbo!

1:26 pm

ChampFit

I just started a game with you! I have no idea what I'm doing. Looks like scrabble? or WWF?

1:26 pm

FrenchToast

Yes it's Scrabble

1:27 pm

FrenchToast

OK cool!

1:27 pm

ChampFit

Okey dokey. Let me finish my first pass on babble then I'll jump in with a word.

1:27 pm

FrenchToast

OK

1:42 pm

MollyL

French Toast, sorry about your Mom

1:43 pm

FrenchToast

Aw thanks Molly

1:44 pm

FrenchToast

It's been a crazy few days.

1:49 pm

ChampFit

Has anyone clued the 8?

1:57 pm

FrenchToast

I heard it's IN8 and that it is odd.

1:57 pm

FrenchToast

Wow I just got it. I don't think it's odd at all.

1:57 pm

ChampFit

Help! Little hint please?

1:58 pm

FrenchToast

IN + the length of time

1:58 pm

FrenchToast

ends with the four letter word for giving a score

1:59 pm

FrenchToast

from the IN, go upward in the grid

1:59 pm

ChampFit

Got it...FW!

2:00 pm

ChampFit

That's the only "weird" one today. And I'm sure we've had it before.

2:00 pm

FrenchToast

Yay!

2:00 pm

ChampFit

Heading over to our game now...

2:01 pm

FrenchToast

OK! See u there

3:14 pm

cybernan

hi again - curling over for the day - not a good one for Canada

3:27 pm

mkg

any clues for 7s welcome. ty

3:28 pm

dan2bit

don't make any dr7 moves, mkg

3:28 pm

mkg

just got co 7.

3:28 pm

mkg

dith

3:28 pm

mkg

thin

3:29 pm

mkg

oops sorry all

3:31 pm

mkg

ty for dr 7. great clue!!!!!!!!!

3:32 pm

dan2bit

yw

3:32 pm

dan2bit

sa7/28 fill up, satisfy

3:32 pm

dan2bit

ni7 ends the same way

3:33 pm

mkg

ty got sa 7.

3:34 pm

mkg

ty ty. got ni as well. thanks. i have all sevens now. ty. great clues dan

3:36 pm

dan2bit

yw

5:12 pm

godthaab

How does ni 7 end?

5:13 pm

april98

NI7 - ends with consumed

5:14 pm

godthaab

Thanks!

5:14 pm

MollyL

Read along with the clues previously posted

11:09 pm

hokie carla

LOL @ the rest of the internet : that canadian guy was totally cheating and obviously touched the stone. the canadians here: proven false accusation and how rude for even suggesting it.

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