On the Record (The Washington Post)

About On the Record (The Washington Post)

On the Record is the news quiz on The Washington Post's Games page, beside its crossword, Keyword and sudoku. Each dated quiz asks about a recent event and shows a real quote tied to it, with a key word left out: on 5 October 2026 the question asked which state had become the first to bar grocery stores from using electronic pricing tools to change food prices through the day, beside a quote from Gov. Wes Moore with his state's name blanked out.

A correct typed answer on the first try earns 6 points. A wrong answer loses four points and takes you straight to multiple choice. You can also give up points before guessing: a hint costs 1 and switching to multiple choice costs 3. The points you build across the week can then be staked on a bonus wager question, which unlocks once you have completed the full week.

If you miss a day, past quizzes from the week can still be played. A free Post account saves your scores and lifetime stats, but the quiz can be played without one. The page carries ads. It suits readers who follow the news and want a quick daily check on it.

How to play On the Record (The Washington Post)

1. Press Play today's on the On the Record page.
2. Read the question and the real quote with its missing word.
3. Type your answer and submit it for the full 6 points, or use a hint (1 point) or multiple choice (3 points) first.
4. A wrong typed answer costs 4 points and switches you to multiple choice.
5. Play each day of the week to unlock the bonus wager question at the end.

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Tips

• Read the quote closely: the name, title and party shown after it often narrow the answer at once.
• Type an answer only when you are fairly sure, since a miss costs 4 points.
• A hint costs only 1 point, so it is worth taking before risking a wrong guess.
• Catch up on missed days during the week so you have more points for the wager.

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