What are the highest-scoring words today?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams: chocolate, echolocate. 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 346 points available across 77 words. The Genius level requires approximately 70% of the total points.

NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - August 09, 2026

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

The NYT Spelling Bee for August 09, 2026 has 77 valid words with a total of 346 points available. The center letter is H and the available letters are: A-C-E-L-O-T.

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

Today's pangrams are: Chocolate, Echolocate. There are 2 pangrams in total. Pangrams are special words that use all available letters.

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NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - August 09, 2026

Welcome to today's complete Spelling Bee solutions! Find all 77 valid words, 2 pangrams, strategic hints, and use our Word Checker tool below.

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Total Words

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Total Points

346

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Pangrams

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Center: H / Letters: A-C-E-L-O-T

🏆 Today's Pangrams

Pangrams are words that use all available letters. Today there are 2 pangrams:

🏆 ECHOLOCATE (17 points)

🏆 CHOCOLATE (16 points)

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

📝 Complete Word List - All Today's Solutions

Today there are 77 valid words in total:

ache, achoo, alcohol, aloha, athlete, attach, attache, cache, cachet, catch, catchall, chalet, challah, chat, chattel, cheat, cheetah, chocolate, cloche, cloth, clothe, coach, cochlea, cochleae, coho, each, echo, echolocate, etch, halal, hale, hall, halo, halt, hatch, hatchet, hate, hath, hatha, heal, health, heat, heath, heel, hell, hellcat, hellhole, hello, hole, holt, hooch, hoot, hotel, latch, lath, lathe, leach, lech, leech, lethal, loach, loath, loathe, loch, oath, tach, teach, tech, teeth, teethe, telehealth, that, thatch, thee, theta, tooth, toothache

🔍 Word Checker Tool

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📋 Words Organized by Points

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

17 point words (10 letters)
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echolocate 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

16 point words (9 letters)
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chocolate 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

10 point words (10 letters)
0/1

telehealth

9 point words (9 letters)
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toothache

8 point words (8 letters)
0/3

catchall
cochleae
hellhole

7 point words (7 letters)
0/9

alcohol
athlete
attache
challah
chattel
cheetah
cochlea
hatchet
hellcat

6 point words (6 letters)
0/10

attach
cachet
chalet
cloche
clothe
health
lethal
loathe
teethe
thatch

5 point words (5 letters)
0/24

achoo
aloha
cache
catch
cheat
cloth
coach
halal
hatch
hatha
heath
hello
hooch
hotel
latch
lathe
leach
leech
loach
loath
teach
teeth
theta
tooth

1 point words (4 letters)
0/27

ache
chat
coho
each
echo
etch
hale
hall
halo
halt
hate
hath
heal
heat
heel
hell
hole
holt
hoot
lath
lech
loch
oath
tach
tech
that
thee

💡 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	27	Focus on common endings like 'ch' and 'at'.
5	24	Explore combinations starting with 'ha' and 'he'.
6	10	Look for patterns like 'che' and 'atch'.
7	9	Try combining 'hal' or 'he' with common suffixes.
8+	5	Stretch your vocabulary; think of obscure terms!

Letter Pattern Insights

Focus on these productive combinations:

ch: This combination appears frequently, so try starting or ending with it.
at: A common ending that can lead to multiple valid words.
he: Great for beginning words; think of variations that extend beyond basic forms.

Pangram Hints

Two pangrams are hidden in this puzzle! Think about using every letter in a single word, especially focusing on the center letter 'H' and including the less common ones.

Difficulty Guide

To find easier words, start with shorter lengths (4-5 letters) and common patterns. For harder words, explore combinations with less frequent letters or longer lengths (7+ letters).

Today's Special Patterns

This puzzle has a strong focus on 'ch' and 'he' patterns. Make sure to explore variations of these combinations to maximize your word count!

Pro Tips

- Use a systematic approach: start with common prefixes and suffixes.

- If you're stuck, think of words that can extend from the center letter 'H' using adjacent letters.

- Keep an eye out for plurals and variations; adding 's' or 'ed' can open up new possibilities.

Good luck, and happy spelling!

📊 Today's Puzzle Stats

Word Lengths:
4L: 27 words • 5L: 24 words • 6L: 10 words • 7L: 9 words • 8L: 3 words

Top Starting Patterns:
HA: 10 • HE: 9 • CH: 7 • HAL: 5

Common Endings:
CH: 17 • TH: 10 • HE: 9 • ACH: 7

Letter Frequency:
A: 61 • T: 61 • E: 59

📊 Puzzle Analysis

Word Length Distribution

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Starting Letter Distribution

Word Statistics

Average Length: 5.4 letters
Points per Word: 4.5
Shortest Word: 4 letters
Longest Word: 10 letters

Common Patterns

❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Spelling Bee August 09, 2026

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

The NYT Spelling Bee for August 09, 2026 has 77 valid words. The center letter is H and the available letters are: A-C-E-L-O-T.

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

Today's pangrams are: Chocolate, Echolocate. There are 2 pangrams in total.

What are the highest-scoring words for August 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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