Krillion Tiers Explained

Every accepted answer lands in one of six tiers worth fixed points. Your seven answers add up to a total, and the total maps to a separate score band.

Points per answer

Lighter = shallower · 1 point = 10 m
  1. LV110points
    ≈ 100 m
  2. LV215points
    ≈ 150 m

    Too Clever

    A pick that feels obscure but is a common attempt at being clever.

    No verified example yet.

  3. LV330points
    ≈ 300 m
  4. LV460points
    ≈ 600 m
  5. LV585points
    ≈ 850 m

    Deep Cut

    A particularly obscure accepted answer.

    No verified example yet.

  6. LV6100points
    ≈ 1,000 m

    One in a Krillion

    The designated gem; selection also considers how satisfying it is to find.

    No verified example yet.

Total score bands

Seven prompts. Maximum total: 700 points. A prompt that isn't accepted or isn't answered scores 0 - that isn't a tier.

Total scoreResult
0-150Plankton
151-250Schooler
251-350Rare
351-449Deep Cut
450-700One in a Krillion

Historical examples keep the actual tier and score observed when they were checked. A later dictionary update does not change them.

Krillion Tiers and Scoring FAQ

Does an answer always get the same tier?

Not necessarily. Tiers here are what the official game returned for that prompt on that date.

How does Too Clever compare with Schooler?

Too Clever marks a pick that feels obscure but is a common attempt at being clever. The current points for each tier are listed above.