BOOKENDS puzzle #8, November 4, 2026

That Wednesday's BOOKENDS word was PRODUCED. It has eight letters, starts with P and ends with D. The day's shelf held 600 words that fit between the bookends at the start.

What it means: Past form of produce (verb): bring forth or yield.

Tip for this word: a word starting with P sits about 62% of the way through the alphabet, so a first guess near the middle of the dictionary, such as a word that starts with M, cuts about half the shelf whichever side the answer is on. Aim each later guess at the middle of the gap that is left.