Daily Orbs answers for November 13, 2026
November 13, 2026 has four puzzles: Dead Language IV, Mixed Reactions, Most Populous: 1960 vs 2060, Olympic Leaders II. Hints are the public descriptions. The answer rows stay inside each puzzle until you open it. Status for the day: 1 source.
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 |
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Checked: 13 Nov 2026.