Daily Orbs answers for November 11, 2026
November 11, 2026 has four puzzles: War and Peace, War Songs, Arms and Armies, WWI Death Toll. Hints are the public descriptions. The answer rows stay inside each puzzle until you open it. Status for the day: 1 source · official + mirror.
War and Peace
Match each language to its phrase for "war and peace".
Matching pairs (bijection) · Languages · 1 source · official + mirror
Editorial explanation: Use the paired words as a language-identification clue rather than matching just one familiar word. Krieg und Frieden belongs with German and Sota ja rauha with Finnish in this set, giving useful anchors before you tackle less familiar scripts or transliterations.
| Clue | Answer | Why | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | Harb wa salam | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| Finnish | Sota ja rauha | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| German | Krieg und frieden | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| Hebrew | Milchama ve-shalom | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| Italian | Guerra e pace | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Polish | Wojna i pokoj | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| Romanian | Razboi si pace | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| Russian | Voyna i mir | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| Swahili | Vita na amani | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source |
| Turkish | Savas ve baris | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
War Songs
Match each song to the war or conflict that inspired it.
Matching pairs (bijection) · Music, History · War Songs · 1 source · official + mirror
Editorial explanation: Match the historical conflict connected to the song’s inspiration rather than choosing a war suggested by the title alone. The Star-Spangled Banner belongs with the War of 1812, while Zombie belongs with the Troubles; the context is what separates the answers.
| Clue | Answer | Why | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star-Spangled Banner | War of 1812 | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| Zombie | The Troubles (Northern Ireland) | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| Brothers in Arms | Falklands War | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| One | World War I | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| Fortunate Son | Vietnam War | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| Holiday | Iraq War | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| When the Tigers Broke Free | World War II | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down | American Civil War | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| Paul Revere | American Revolutionary War | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| Winged Hussars | Great Turkish War | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
Arms and Armies
Match each troop or warrior group to its traditionally associated weapon.
Matching pairs (bijection) · History · Arms and Armies · 1 source · official + mirror
Editorial explanation: Identify the weapon associated with the named group, using shape and historical context together. Roman legionaries match gladius, while Greek hoplites match dory; distinguishing the sword from the spear prevents those two ancient-infantry rows from getting swapped.
| Clue | Answer | Why | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Egyptian warriors | Khopesh | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| Greek hoplites | Dory | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| Roman legionaries | Gladius | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| Samurai | Katana | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| Gurkhas | Kukri | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| Papal Swiss Guard | Halberd | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| Frankish warriors | Francisca | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| Zulu warriors | Iklwa | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| Akali Sikh warriors | Chakram | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| Aztec warriors | Macuahuitl | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
WWI Death Toll
Which countries lost the most people in World War I?
Open-ended list · Countries, History · 1 source · official + mirror
Editorial explanation: The accepted list concerns total deaths in the board’s World War I comparison, not the percentage of a population lost. Serbia and Italy both appear, but their displayed population shares are a separate measure; use the requested total-based list when deciding which countries to enter.
| Clue | Answer | Why | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | Romania | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| Serbia | Serbia | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| United Kingdom | United Kingdom | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| Italy | Italy | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| Austria-Hungary | Austria-Hungary | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| France | France | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| German Empire | German Empire | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| Ottoman Empire | Ottoman Empire | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
| Russian Empire | Russian Empire | Official explanation; see the editorial explanation above for the solving pattern. | 1 source · official + mirror |
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