On the Record is a daily news quiz from The Washington Post that challenges you to identify notable quotes tied to recent events. Each weekday, you’re given a quote and must figure out who said it or what it refers to, testing your knowledge of current events, politics, culture, and more.
If you’re stuck or just want to confirm today’s answer, you’ll find it below. Bookmark this page so you can easily return for future On the Record answers and updates.
On the Record Week of April 27th 2026 Answers
To avoid spoiling the weekly quiz, we’ve hidden the solutions. When you’re ready, reveal the answers below.
- Monday — The Answer is… Gorilla
- Tuesday — The Answer is… King Charles III
- Wednesday — The Answer is… Jimmy Kimmel
- Thursday — Upcoming
- Friday — Upcoming
Scoring Overview
- First-Try Correct: Earn 6 points
- Incorrect Guess: Lose 4 points and move to multiple choice
Weekday quizzes feature one question, while weekend editions expand to ten questions for a deeper challenge.
On the Record Answer History
- April 29th, 2026 – Jimmy Kimmel
- April 28th, 2026 – King Charles III
- April 27th, 2026 – Gorilla
- April 26th, 2026 – Gorilla
- April 24th, 2026 – Tim Cook
- April 23rd, 2026 – California
- April 22nd, 2026 – Picasso
- April 21st, 2026 – Theodore Roosevelt
- April 20th, 2026 – Coachella
- April 19th, 2026 – Coachella
- April 17th, 2026 – Ozempic
- April 16th, 2026 – Justin Trudeau
- April 15th, 2026 – Mount Everest
- April 14th, 2026 – Pope Leo XIV
- April 13th, 2026 – Kamala Harris
- April 10th, 2026 – Canada
- April 9th, 2026 – Rat
- April 8th, 2026 – University of Michigan
- April 7th, 2026 – Pope Leo XIV
- April 6th, 2026 – Pig
- April 3rd, 2026 – Ketanji Brown Jackson, SpaceX, Miami, Mario, Dred Scott v. Sandford, King Charles III, Pete Hegseth, Saudi Arabia, Matisse, NPR & PBS
- April 2nd, 2026 – Artemis
- April 1st, 2026 – Kid Rock
- March 31st, 2026 – Celine Dion
- March 30th, 2026 – Ukraine
- March 27th, 2026 – Bill Maher, YouTube, Bernie Sanders, Miley Cyrus, CDC, Saturday Night Live, Virginia, Seattle, Savannah Guthrie, JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette
- March 26th, 2026 – Lyme
- March 25th, 2026 – Jon Ossoff
- March 24th, 2026 – Christopher Columbus
- March 23rd, 2026 – The Bachelorette
On the Record Tips & Strategy
- Stay Current on the News: Recent headlines are your biggest advantage—major global and national stories appear frequently.
- Pay Attention to Tone: A quote’s wording can hint at whether it came from a politician, business leader, or public figure.
- Think About Trending Topics: Hot-button issues and widely covered events are more likely to show up.
- Use Process of Elimination: If you miss the first guess and move to multiple choice, rule out answers that don’t match the context or voice.
- Recognize Frequent Figures: Certain public figures appear often in the news—getting familiar with their speech patterns can give you an edge.
Here are all the answers for the On the Record puzzles that has come out. If you love staying sharp with current events, explore more of the Word Games section of our website!
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