What are the highest-scoring words today?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams: midbrain. 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 215 points available across 50 words. The Genius level requires approximately 70% of the total points.

NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - April 17, 2026

Q: What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee April 17, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for April 17, 2026 has 50 valid words with a total of 215 points available. The center letter is R and the available letters are: A-B-D-I-M-N.

Q: What are today's pangrams for April 17, 2026?

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

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NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - April 17, 2026

Welcome to today's complete Spelling Bee solutions! Find all 50 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

215

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Pangrams

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Center: R / Letters: A-B-D-I-M-N

🏆 Today's Pangrams

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

🏆 MIDBRAIN (15 points)

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

📝 Complete Word List - All Today's Solutions

Today there are 50 valid words in total:

airman, aria, arid, armada, armband, barb, barbarian, bard, barmaid, barman, barn, bird, birdbrain, birria, brad, braid, brain, bran, brand, briar, brim, darn, dinar, drab, drain, dram, drama, drib, mandarin, marimba, marina, marinara, marm, midair, midbrain, midrib, minibar, mirin, nadir, rabbi, rabid, radar, radian, radii, raid, rain, ramada, rand, rani, rind

🔍 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:

15 point words (8 letters)
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midbrain 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

9 point words (9 letters)
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barbarian
birdbrain

8 point words (8 letters)
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mandarin
marinara

7 point words (7 letters)
0/4

armband
barmaid
marimba
minibar

6 point words (6 letters)
0/9

airman
armada
barman
birria
marina
midair
midrib
radian
ramada

5 point words (5 letters)
0/13

braid
brain
brand
briar
dinar
drain
drama
mirin
nadir
rabbi
rabid
radar
radii

1 point words (4 letters)
0/19

aria
arid
barb
bard
barn
bird
brad
bran
brim
darn
drab
dram
drib
marm
raid
rain
rand
rani
rind

💡 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	19	Focus on common endings like "in" and "an" to find quick hits.
5	13	Explore starting with "br" or "ra" for more possibilities.
6	9	Look for combinations involving "dr" and "ma".
7	4	Think of compound words that might extend from familiar roots.
8	3	Challenge yourself with longer combinations; they often yield surprise finds.
9	2	These can be tricky; use known prefixes and suffixes to guide you.

Letter Pattern Insights

Utilizing the most productive letter combinations can greatly enhance your word discovery:

ra and ar: Look for words starting or containing these pairs.
mi and ma: Great for building on common roots!
br: Perfect for finding those longer five-letter words.

Pangram Hints

Remember, there’s a pangram in today’s puzzle! To find it:

Try to incorporate all the letters: R, A, B, D, I, M, N.
Focus on longer words that might utilize rarer combinations of letters.

Difficulty Guide

To navigate through the words effectively:

Concentrate on the 17 common/easy words first to build your score.
For the more challenging 24 words, consider revisiting the common prefixes and suffixes.

Today's Special Patterns

Unique to today, notice:

The dominance of starting patterns with ra, br, and ba.
Ending patterns like in and an are prevalent—this may lead to quicker finds.

Pro Tips

Take your game to the next level with these strategies:

Don’t hesitate to mix and match letters to form new combinations, especially with the center letter 'R'.
Creating smaller words can lead to larger ones; think of variations!
Keep an eye on the time; allocate minutes to both familiar and unfamiliar words.

Good luck, and happy spelling!

📊 Today's Puzzle Stats

Word Lengths:
4L: 19 words • 5L: 13 words • 6L: 9 words • 7L: 4 words • 8L: 3 words

Top Starting Patterns:
RA: 10 • BR: 7 • BA: 6 • BAR: 6

Common Endings:
IN: 7 • AIN: 5 • AN: 5 • ID: 5

Letter Frequency:
A: 63 • I: 41 • D: 30

📊 Puzzle Analysis

Word Length Distribution

Starting Letter Distribution

Word Statistics

Average Length: 5.3 letters
Points per Word: 4.3
Shortest Word: 4 letters
Longest Word: 9 letters

Common Patterns

❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Spelling Bee April 17, 2026

What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee April 17, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for April 17, 2026 has 50 valid words. The center letter is R and the available letters are: A-B-D-I-M-N.

What are today's pangrams for April 17, 2026?

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

What are the highest-scoring words for April 17, 2026?

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

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