Daily Orbs Answers Today
Today’s four Daily Orbs puzzles are Dead Language IV, Mixed Reactions, Most Populous: 1960 vs 2060, Olympic Leaders II. Hints are the public one-line descriptions. Answers sit in the tables and stay closed until you open a puzzle.
Checked November 13, 2026. Status for this set: 1 source. The current official waiting message gives 5:00 AM Toronto as the reset reference.
Next scheduled set: 5:00 AM Toronto time. Reference: the official waiting message, checked 13 Nov 2026 (1 source).
The four puzzles
Dead Language IV
Translate each Latin phrase.
Matching pairs · Vocabulary, Languages · Dead Language · 1 source
Editorial explanation: Start with a familiar Latin fragment, then check the whole phrase against the English meaning. Ad hoc takes for this purpose, while alter ego takes another self; keeping each phrase intact helps avoid confusing expressions that begin with the same short word.
Score marks on the public puzzle: 2, 6, 11 correct.
| Clue | Answer | Why | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ad hoc | For this purpose | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Ad hominem | To the person | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Ad libitum | As one pleases | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Do ut des | I give so that you may give | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Alter ego | Another self | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Ex animo | From the heart | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Ex parte | From one side only | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| In limine | At the threshold | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Non sequitur | It does not follow | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Ipse dixit | He said it himself | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Sine die | Without a day | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Sub rosa | Under the rose | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
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- An attack on the person making an argument, rather than the argument itself. ↗
- The full form of 'ad lib'. ↗
- In legal proceedings, this usually means the other side is absent. ↗
- An assertion presented without supporting proof. ↗
- A meeting adjourned sine die has no date set for resuming. ↗
- Means 'in secret'. The rose was a symbol of secrecy. ↗
Mixed Reactions
Match each process to its ingredients or transformation.
Matching pairs · Vocabulary, Science · Mixed Reactions · 1 source
Editorial explanation: Work from the type of starting materials to the named process, rather than from a product you happen to recognize. Acid plus base matches neutralization, while acid plus alcohol matches esterification in this board; the shared acid makes the second ingredient the useful distinction.
Score marks on the public puzzle: 2, 5, 9 correct.
| Clue | Answer | Why | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neutralization | Acid + Base | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Esterification | Acid + Alcohol | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Saponification | Fat + Base | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Fermentation | Sugar + Yeast | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Emulsification | Oil + Water | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Sublimation | Solid → Gas | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Distillation | Boil → Condense → Collect | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Alpha Decay | Heavy nucleus → Slightly smaller nucleus + Helium nucleus | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Fission | Heavy nucleus + Neutron → 2 medium-sized nuclei + Neutrons | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Annihilation | Electron + Positron | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
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- An acid and a base react to neutralize each other. ↗
- An alcohol molecule joins with a carboxylic acid molecule to make a new molecule called an ester, releasing water in the process. Many esters have fruity smells. ↗
- This is the chemical reaction used to make soap. A fat or oil reacts with a strong base, producing soap and glycerol. ↗
- Yeast, a single-celled fungus, breaks down simple sugars for energy, producing carbon dioxide and ethanol (alcohol). ↗
- The carbon dioxide forms bubbles that make bread dough rise. Most of the alcohol evaporates during baking. In beer and wine, the alcohol stays in the drink. ↗
- Liquids that normally separate are mixed by breaking one into tiny droplets spread through the other. ↗
Most Populous: 1960 vs 2060
How do the world's most populous countries change over a century?
Sort into categories · Countries · 1 source
Editorial explanation: Classify membership in two top-twelve lists rather than whether a country’s population rises or falls. India belongs in Both and Italy in 1960 in this board; the 2060 side is a projection, so it should not be read as an observed future result.
Score marks on the public puzzle: 3, 8, 16 correct.
| Clue | Answer | Why | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | Both | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Italy | 1960 | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Germany | 1960 | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| France | 1960 | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Tanzania | 2060 | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| China | Both | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| United States | Both | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Ethiopia | 2060 | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| United Kingdom | 1960 | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| DR Congo | 2060 | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Nigeria | 2060 | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Brazil | Both | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Indonesia | Both | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Egypt | 2060 | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Japan | 1960 | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Pakistan | 2060 | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Russia | 1960 | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Bangladesh | Both | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
Olympic Leaders II
Match each sport to its all-time Olympic medal leader.
Matching pairs · Sports, Countries · Olympic Leaders · 1 source
Editorial explanation: Use the board’s gold-medal criterion, rather than substituting a total of medals of every colour. Swimming matches the USA and table tennis matches China; historical teams are separate entries, which is why the USSR wrestling answer must not be silently reassigned to a modern country.
Score marks on the public puzzle: 2, 5, 9 correct.
| Clue | Answer | Why | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | USA | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Table tennis | China | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Ice hockey | Canada | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Wrestling | USSR | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Skateboarding | Japan | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Track cycling | Great Britain | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Road cycling | Netherlands | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Fencing | Italy | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Luge | Germany | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Archery | South Korea | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
How I read a row
A Daily Orbs answer is not one word for the whole day. Each puzzle is a board of pairs, a sort, or a themed list. I keep the short clue in the first column and the paired answer in the second. Above each table is an original editorial explanation with a worked example. The third column links to the official puzzle for its detailed row explanations and any visual material. The status column reports the evidence behind the answer, rather than counting mirrors as independent witnesses.
Hearts and orbs are scored inside the game, not on this page. The public how-to-play page still says three hearts per puzzle and three orbs per puzzle, with six orbs enough to win the day. Score marks such as “2, 6, 11 correct” are copied only when that puzzle’s public board lists them. I do not turn those marks into a percentage.
Time zones
| Zone | Reset on 13 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Toronto / ET | 5:00 AM |
| UTC / GMT | 10:00 |
| IST | 3:30 PM |
| AEST (UTC+10) | 8:00 PM |
Yesterday
Yesterday was November 12, 2026: Literally Speaking IV, What Did We Learn? II, Terms of the Trade IV, Crop Locations II. Open that day.
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Where are today’s Daily Orbs answers?
Open each puzzle on this page. The clue and the answer are in the table. The public game page is linked under every puzzle if you would rather play it first.
Are the 13 Nov 2026 answers confirmed by a second site?
This date is marked 1 source. I read it on the public game page the morning it went live. Earlier dates from 10 Nov through 12 Nov also match the Daily Orbs Wiki and are marked 1 upstream · 2 pages because those pages use the same official feed.
What time does “today” change?
5:00 AM America/Toronto. On 13 Nov 2026 that is 10:00 UTC, 5:00 AM ET, 3:30 PM IST, and 8:00 PM AEST.
Sources
Checked: 13 Nov 2026.