Slate Pears Game 288: May 29, 2026
Pears Game 288 has been released, featuring new words every day at noon. The longest word from the previous game was 'HEDGEHOPPED,' which is related to aviation. Slate Plus members now have access to over 200 games of Pears.
- ▪Pears Game 288 is available with new words daily at noon.
- ▪The longest word in Game 287 was 'HEDGEHOPPED,' an aviation term.
- ▪Slate Plus members can access an extensive archive of over 200 games.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
<p class="slate-notification--error"> Please enable JavaScript to view this. </p> New Pears every day at noon! This is Pears Game 288. The longest word in Game 287 was HEDGEHOPPED. What a word! Totally new to me. It’s an aviation word referring to flying really, really low. The complete Pears archive is now open! Slate Plus members can play 200+ games of Pears anytime. It’s an all-you-can-eat Pears buffet! Got a word to suggest? Let us know at [email protected]. Recent additions: PHISHED, DOGPILE. More Games From Slate Slate SoundBites for May 29, 2026 Think You’re Smarter Than a Slate Senior Writer? Find Out With This Week’s News Quiz. Slate Mini Crossword for May 29, 2026 Slate Crossword: Sport With Fights in “the Octagon”(Three Letters) Copy Link Share Share Comment Slate Games Pears
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Slate Magazine.