NEARISH #26 · Wednesday, October 21, 2026
NEARISH #26 answers
112 people played this puzzle. The average score was 192 out of 500.
-
History
About how many people lived in ancient Rome at its peak?
Answer: 1 million people
About a million around AD 100. No European city got that big again until London around 1800.
Typical guess: 1 million people · Average score: 30 out of 100
-
Entertainment
How much did the original "Rocky" (1976) cost to make?
Answer: $1 million
Just under $1 million, shot in 28 days. It won Best Picture.
Typical guess: $1 million · Average score: 32 out of 100
-
Food & Drink
How many years is Tabasco pepper mash aged in oak barrels?
Answer: 3 years
Up to three years, before it's mixed with vinegar and bottled.
Typical guess: 7 years · Average score: 38 out of 100
-
Sports
How many games did Cy Young win in his career?
Answer: 511 wins
511, a record considered unbreakable. Today's winningest active pitchers have barely half that.
Typical guess: 300 wins · Average score: 49 out of 100
-
Geography
How long is the Rocky Mountain range?
Answer: 3,000 miles
About 3,000 miles, from British Columbia to New Mexico. Colorado alone has more than 50 peaks over 14,000 feet.
Typical guess: 2,000 miles · Average score: 42 out of 100
Think you can get closer? There's a new NEARISH every day.
Play today's NEARISH