Confidence before rarity
An uncommon answer is only useful when it still answers the question.
Separate two decisions
First decide whether a candidate fits. Then consider whether it feels less familiar. Mixing those decisions can make a doubtful answer seem attractive simply because you have not heard it often.
Krillion uses a reviewed answer bank and editorial score tiers. The points are not a live measure of how many other players typed the same name, so an apparent surprise in scoring is not proof that your knowledge is wrong.
Budget the downside
An uncertain spelling has a different risk from an uncertain fact. A known alternate name may be in the alias list; a person who belongs to the wrong award category still does not fit.
Use the remaining clock to fix a clear spelling issue. Avoid spending all twenty seconds defending a category edge case to yourself. A second candidate gives you a practical exit when an entry is not recognized.
Treat feedback precisely
“Not in our answer bank yet” describes a recognition result. It is not a claim that no valid real-world answer exists. Try another response while the round remains open.
If you believe a name should count, report the public prompt and a supporting source after the game. Do not send browser cookies or session information. A future reviewed update may add the missing answer.
Sources & further reading
An original Krillion field note. Reviewed 12 October 2026. Exercises are editorial suggestions, not measured claims about learning outcomes or player answer frequencies.