What are the highest-scoring words today?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams: effacement. Each pangram is worth extra points for using all letters.

How many total points are available in today's puzzle?

Today's puzzle has a total of 149 points available across 32 words. The Genius level requires approximately 70% of the total points.

NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - April 09, 2026

Q: What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee April 09, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for April 09, 2026 has 32 valid words with a total of 149 points available. The center letter is C and the available letters are: A-E-F-M-N-T.

Q: What are today's pangrams for April 09, 2026?

Today's pangrams are: Effacement. There are 1 pangram in total. Pangrams are special words that use all available letters.

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NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - April 09, 2026

Welcome to today's complete Spelling Bee solutions! Find all 32 valid words, 1 pangram, strategic hints, and use our Word Checker tool below.

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Total Words

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Total Points

149

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Pangrams

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Center: C / Letters: A-E-F-M-N-T

🏆 Today's Pangrams

Pangrams are words that use all available letters. Today there are 1 pangram:

🏆 EFFACEMENT (17 points)

💡 Tip: Pangrams are the highest-scoring words in the game!

📝 Complete Word List - All Today's Solutions

Today there are 32 valid words in total:

accent, acetate, acme, acne, affect, cafe, caftan, came, cancan, cane, canna, cant, cantata, canteen, cement, cent, cetacean, efface, effacement, effect, emcee, enact, enactment, face, facet, fact, fence, mace, mecca, menace, tacet, tact

🔍 Word Checker Tool

Enter the words you've found, separated by commas:

📋 Words Organized by Points

Click each section to see the words and check off the ones you've found:

17 point words (10 letters)
0/1

effacement 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

9 point words (9 letters)
0/1

enactment

8 point words (8 letters)
0/1

cetacean

7 point words (7 letters)
0/3

acetate
cantata
canteen

6 point words (6 letters)
0/8

accent
affect
caftan
cancan
cement
efface
effect
menace

5 point words (5 letters)
0/7

canna
emcee
enact
facet
fence
mecca
tacet

1 point words (4 letters)
0/11

acme
acne
cafe
came
cane
cant
cent
face
fact
mace
tact

💡 Strategic Hints for Today's Puzzle

Need help finding more words? Check out these strategic hints:

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Strategic Overview Table

Word Length	Count	Tips
4	11	Look for common prefixes like "ca-" and suffixes like "-nt".
5	7	Focus on combining letters in the center like "ac" or "ce".
6	8	Explore variations of the base words; many start with "can".
7	3	Check for plurals or verb forms.

Letter Pattern Insights

Here are the most productive combinations to get you started:

ac - Found in various forms, keep this at the forefront.
ce - Look for endings that might use this combination.
ca - A common start; explore all possibilities.

Pangram Hints

There's a pangram lurking in the puzzle! Focus on using all the letters at least once, especially the ones that appear in multiple patterns.

Difficulty Guide

To find easier words, start with common prefixes like "can", "fa", or "ac". For harder words, experiment with less common endings or combinations, particularly those involving "n" and "t".

Today's Special Patterns

Pay attention to words that end with "-ent", "-act", and "-ace". These patterns appear frequently and can help you form longer words.

Pro Tips

Consider creating a list of potential roots or base words. Decomposing words into their core components can reveal more options. Also, don't hesitate to revisit common endings; they can often lead to unexpected finds!

Good luck, and happy spelling!

📊 Today's Puzzle Stats

Word Lengths:
4L: 11 words • 6L: 8 words • 5L: 7 words • 7L: 3 words • 10L: 1 words

Top Starting Patterns:
CA: 9 • CAN: 6 • AC: 4 • EF: 3

Common Endings:
NT: 6 • ENT: 5 • CT: 5 • CE: 5

Letter Frequency:
E: 38 • A: 34 • T: 23

📊 Puzzle Analysis

Word Length Distribution

10L

Starting Letter Distribution

Word Statistics

Average Length: 5.5 letters
Points per Word: 4.7
Shortest Word: 4 letters
Longest Word: 10 letters

Common Patterns

❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Spelling Bee April 09, 2026

What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee April 09, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for April 09, 2026 has 32 valid words. The center letter is C and the available letters are: A-E-F-M-N-T.

What are today's pangrams for April 09, 2026?

Today's pangrams are: Effacement. There are 1 pangram in total.

What are the highest-scoring words for April 09, 2026?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams and longest words. Check the complete word list above for all solutions.

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