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Venny #9 answers

Sunday, October 18, 2026. Seven rounds, each asking for one thing that fits two categories. Play it now, then compare with the answers below.

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1. Car model + Also an everyday word

The Venny (rarest answer, 100 points): Thing

What players answered

  1. Civic — 18.2%
  2. Escalade — 9.1%
  3. Explorer — 9.1%
  4. Focus — 9.1%
  5. Fusion — 9.1%
  6. Mustang — 9.1%
  7. Pinto — 9.1%
  8. Volt — 9.1%
  9. Bronco — 9.1%
  10. Wrangler — 9.1%

Based on 11 players.

All accepted answers

Common: Civic, Accord, Escape, Explorer, Focus, Charger, Journey, Pilot, Odyssey, Ranger, Outback, Element.

Clever: Challenger, Caravan, Wrangler, Compass, Patriot, Liberty, Renegade, Gladiator, Edge, Fusion, Escort, Expedition, Transit, Maverick, Thunderbird, Viper, Neon, Avenger, Dart, Spirit, Stealth, Magnum, Passport, Insight, Fit, Rogue, Frontier, Pathfinder, Titan, Armada, Leaf, Cube, Quest, Tundra, Highlander, Matrix, Echo, Soul, Forte, Stinger, Carnival, Sonata, Accent, Venue, Palisade, Genesis, Spark, Volt, Bolt, Blazer, Traverse, Equinox, Avalanche, Suburban, Express, Corvette, Cavalier, Nova, Enclave, Encore, Regal, Century, Escalade, Continental, Navigator, Aviator, Legacy, Forester, Eclipse, Mirage, Outlander, Lancer, Beetle, Golf, Polo, Rabbit, Atlas, Defender, Discovery, Swift, Sidekick, Trooper, Rodeo, Crown, Mustang, Bronco, Ram.

Rare: Probe, Contour, Tempo, Aspire, Freestyle, Courier, Territory, Excursion, Flex, Intrepid, Nitro, Caliber, Dynasty, Shadow, Diplomat, Crossfire, Prowler, Imperial, Voyager, Commander, Vibe, Solstice, Torrent, Tempest, Outlook, Relay, Breeze, Fury, Valiant, Duster, Horizon, Reliant, Acclaim, Canyon, Terrain, Envoy, Safari, Clarity, Prelude, Legend, Juke, Kicks, Stanza, Pulsar, Patrol, Skyline, Rondo, Celebrity, Citation, Caprice, Cobalt, Sprint, Metro, Tracker, Venture, Nomad, Allure, Skylark, Rendezvous, Mariner, Mountaineer, Villager, Mystique, Tracer, Topaz, Marauder, Comet, Ascent, Brat, Protege, Tribute, Endeavor, Vigor, Superb, Samurai, Esteem, Axiom, Impulse, Amigo, Storm, Talon, Vision, Summit, Premier, Medallion, Gremlin, Pacer, Javelin, Matador, Rebel, Ambassador, Champion, Rambler, Hornet, Phantom, Ghost, Wraith, Dawn, Spectre, Vantage, Vanquish, Countryman, Nano, Excel, Pony, Entourage, Insignia, Pinto, Impala, Cougar, Sable, Lynx, Colt, Falcon, Lark, Eagle, Puma, Panda, Yeti, Laser, Firebird, Aura, Sky, Ion, Fox.

2. Field of study + Ends in "-ology"

The Venny (rarest answer, 100 points): Vexillology

What players answered

  1. Criminology — 16.7%
  2. Biology — 16.7%
  3. Hematology — 8.3%
  4. Mythology — 8.3%
  5. Oncology — 8.3%
  6. Ornithology — 8.3%
  7. Psychology — 8.3%
  8. Archaeology — 8.3%
  9. Sociology — 8.3%
  10. Gastroenterology — 8.3%

Based on 12 players.

All accepted answers

Common: Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Geology, Zoology, Anthropology.

Clever: Archaeology, Astrology, Ecology, Theology, Criminology, Neurology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Radiology, Oncology, Pathology, Meteorology, Mythology, Technology, Entomology, Ornithology, Paleontology, Seismology, Virology, Immunology, Toxicology, Physiology, Musicology, Etymology, Cosmology, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Gynecology, Urology, Ophthalmology.

Rare: Ichthyology, Herpetology, Mycology, Speleology, Oenology, Horology, Campanology, Phrenology, Numerology, Graphology, Egyptology, Gerontology, Hematology, Nephrology, Otology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, Histology, Cytology, Embryology, Ethology, Limnology, Oceanology, Volcanology, Glaciology, Hydrology, Climatology, Futurology, Astrobiology, Bryology, Conchology, Dendrology, Malacology, Myrmecology, Nematology, Palynology, Pedology, Petrology, Primatology, Serology, Trichology, Bacteriology, Parasitology, Phenomenology, Ontology, Eschatology, Christology, Kinesiology, Audiology, Gastroenterology, Anesthesiology, Pulmonology, Odontology, Phonology, Morphology, Lexicology, Penology, Victimology, Ufology, Cryptozoology, Dendrochronology, Selenology, Exobiology, Ethnology, Archaeozoology, Zymology.

3. Cheese + Named after a place

The Venny (rarest answer, 100 points): Caerphilly

What players answered

  1. Brie — 20%
  2. Camembert — 10%
  3. Edam — 10%
  4. Gorgonzola — 10%
  5. Manchego — 10%
  6. Munster — 10%
  7. Parmesan — 10%
  8. Parmigiano Reggiano — 10%
  9. Swiss — 10%

Based on 10 players.

All accepted answers

Common: Cheddar, Parmesan, Swiss, Gouda, Brie.

Clever: Edam, Camembert, Gruyère, Roquefort, Stilton, Asiago, Gorgonzola, Manchego, Monterey Jack, American, Colby, Munster, Emmental, Limburger, Philadelphia, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino Romano, Havarti.

Rare: Wensleydale, Jarlsberg, Comté, Taleggio, Lancashire, Cheshire, Red Leicester, Double Gloucester, Neufchâtel, Livarot, Cantal, Morbier, Tilsit, Appenzeller, Oaxaca, Cotija, Grana Padano, Époisses, Pont-l'Évêque, Derby, Danish Blue, Dorset Blue Vinny, Brie de Meaux, Beaufort, Saint-Nectaire, Tomme de Savoie, Bleu d'Auvergne, Fourme d'Ambert, Valençay, Chaource, Langres, Maroilles, Castelmagno, Montasio, Bra, Piave, Leerdammer, Single Gloucester, White Stilton, Blue Stilton, Sage Derby, Leyden, Maasdam.

4. Musical instrument + Played by striking (percussion)

The Venny (rarest answer, 100 points): Thunder Sheet

What players answered

  1. Drum — 27.3%
  2. Triangle — 18.2%
  3. Cowbell — 18.2%
  4. Xylophone — 9.1%
  5. Gong — 9.1%
  6. Bongo — 9.1%
  7. Tabla — 9.1%

Based on 11 players.

All accepted answers

Common: Drum, Xylophone, Cymbal, Triangle, Tambourine, Gong.

Clever: Marimba, Bongo, Conga, Timpani, Snare, Glockenspiel, Vibraphone, Cowbell, Castanets, Tabla, Djembe, Cajon, Steelpan, Woodblock, Chimes, Claves, Hi Hat, Tom Tom, Bell, Maracas.

Rare: Tubular Bells, Celesta, Piano, Hammered Dulcimer, Cimbalom, Bodhran, Taiko, Darbuka, Cabasa, Agogo, Handbell, Washboard, Spoons, Bones, Anvil, Slapstick, Guiro, Temple Block, Crotales, Kalimba, Hang Drum, Tongue Drum, Log Drum.

5. Fruit + Citrus

The Venny (rarest answer, 100 points): Chinotto

What players answered

  1. Orange — 18.2%
  2. Grapefruit — 18.2%
  3. Lemon — 9.1%
  4. Lime — 9.1%
  5. Pomelo — 9.1%
  6. Tangerine — 9.1%
  7. Citron — 9.1%
  8. Yuzu — 9.1%
  9. Kumquat — 9.1%

Based on 11 players.

All accepted answers

Common: Orange, Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Tangerine.

Clever: Mandarin, Clementine, Kumquat, Pomelo, Yuzu, Satsuma, Blood Orange, Key Lime, Tangelo, Citron, Bergamot, Meyer Lemon, Cara Cara.

Rare: Finger Lime, Ugli Fruit, Calamansi, Sudachi, Makrut Lime, Buddha's Hand, Minneola, Sweet Lime, Rangpur, Seville Orange, Ponkan, Sumo Citrus, Etrog, Kabosu, Amanatsu, Navel Orange, Valencia Orange, Persian Lime, Limequat, Orangelo, Oroblanco.

6. Constellation + Named after a real animal

The Venny (rarest answer, 100 points): Camelopardalis

Not enough players yet for live percentages. Answers below are ranked by our own estimate of how well known they are.

All accepted answers

Common: Leo, Taurus, Cancer, Scorpius, Aries, Pisces, Ursa Major, Ursa Minor.

Clever: Cygnus, Aquila, Lupus, Lynx, Delphinus, Corvus, Canis Major, Canis Minor, Lepus, Columba, Serpens.

Rare: Vulpecula, Pavo, Grus, Tucana, Apus, Musca, Chamaeleon, Dorado, Volans, Lacerta, Canes Venatici, Hydrus, Piscis Austrinus, Equuleus, Leo Minor.

7. Mythical creature + Has wings

The Venny (rarest answer, 100 points): Peryton

What players answered

  1. Pegasus — 40%
  2. Dragon — 20%
  3. Hippogriff — 20%
  4. Fairy — 10%
  5. Gargoyle — 10%

Based on 10 players.

All accepted answers

Common: Dragon, Pegasus, Phoenix, Fairy.

Clever: Griffin, Harpy, Gargoyle, Wyvern, Sphinx, Thunderbird, Roc, Hippogriff, Cupid.

Rare: Siren, Cockatrice, Lamassu, Simurgh, Garuda, Quetzalcoatl, Mothman, Jersey Devil, Alicorn, Fenghuang, Ziz, Tengu, Caladrius, Stymphalian Bird, Amphiptere.

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