What are the highest-scoring words today?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams: prodigy. 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 115 points available across 38 words. The Genius level requires approximately 70% of the total points.

NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - August 17, 2026

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

The NYT Spelling Bee for August 17, 2026 has 38 valid words with a total of 115 points available. The center letter is O and the available letters are: D-G-I-P-R-Y.

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

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

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NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - August 17, 2026

Welcome to today's complete Spelling Bee solutions! Find all 38 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

115

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Pangrams

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Center: O / Letters: D-G-I-P-R-Y

🏆 Today's Pangrams

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

🏆 PRODIGY (14 points)

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

📝 Complete Word List - All Today's Solutions

Today there are 38 valid words in total:

dodgy, dodo, doggo, doggy, door, dopy, dory, droid, droop, droopy, drop, good, goody, goop, goopy, gorp, gory, grody, grog, groggy, gyro, odor, opioid, orgy, pogo, poop, poor, poppy, prior, priory, prod, prodigy, prop, pyro, rigor, rood, ropy, yogi

🔍 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:

14 point words (7 letters)
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prodigy 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

6 point words (6 letters)
0/4

droopy
groggy
opioid
priory

5 point words (5 letters)
0/11

dodgy
doggo
doggy
droid
droop
goody
goopy
grody
poppy
prior
rigor

1 point words (4 letters)
0/22

dodo
door
dopy
dory
drop
good
goop
gorp
gory
grog
gyro
odor
orgy
pogo
poop
poor
prod
prop
pyro
rood
ropy
yogi

💡 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	Tip
4 Letters	22	Focus on common prefixes like 'do' and 'go'.
5 Letters	11	Look for combinations using 'pr' and 'py'.
6 Letters	4	Explore variations of longer words.
7 Letters	1	Identify the pangram for a high score boost!

Letter Pattern Insights

Utilize these productive combinations:

ro: Found in many words, a great starter.
op: A versatile ending, can form multiple words.
gy: Often found in words, keep an eye out!

Pangram Hints

Look for a word that includes all letters: D, G, I, P, R, Y along with O. This word is your ticket to a perfect score, so keep at it!

Difficulty Guide

To find easier words, start with shorter lengths and common prefixes like 'do' and 'go'. For harder words, try experimenting with less common endings or letter combinations.

Today's Special Patterns

Note the frequency of 'gy', 'or', and 'py' endings in words. These can lead to several variations, so keep them in mind while exploring!

Pro Tips

When you feel stuck, focus on permutations of the vowels and consonants. For example, try forming words by replacing the 'O' in the middle with other letters you have. This can lead you to discover new words you might not have considered!

📊 Today's Puzzle Stats

Word Lengths:
4L: 22 words • 5L: 11 words • 6L: 4 words • 7L: 1 words

Top Starting Patterns:
DO: 7 • GO: 6 • PR: 5 • DR: 4

Common Endings:
GY: 5 • OR: 5 • PY: 5 • OP: 5

Letter Frequency:
R: 27 • P: 23 • G: 23

📊 Puzzle Analysis

Word Length Distribution

Starting Letter Distribution

Word Statistics

Average Length: 4.6 letters
Points per Word: 3.0
Shortest Word: 4 letters
Longest Word: 7 letters

Common Patterns

❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Spelling Bee August 17, 2026

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

The NYT Spelling Bee for August 17, 2026 has 38 valid words. The center letter is O and the available letters are: D-G-I-P-R-Y.

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

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

What are the highest-scoring words for August 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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