What are the highest-scoring words today?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams: quoting. 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 262 points available across 47 words. The Genius level requires approximately 70% of the total points.

NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - August 20, 2026

Q: What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee August 20, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for August 20, 2026 has 47 valid words with a total of 262 points available. The center letter is T and the available letters are: G-I-N-O-Q-U.

Q: What are today's pangrams for August 20, 2026?

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

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NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - August 20, 2026

Welcome to today's complete Spelling Bee solutions! Find all 47 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

262

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Pangrams

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Center: T / Letters: G-I-N-O-Q-U

🏆 Today's Pangrams

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

🏆 QUOTING (14 points)

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

📝 Complete Word List - All Today's Solutions

Today there are 47 valid words in total:

gout, gutting, igniting, ignition, ingot, into, intoning, intuit, intuiting, intuition, noting, notion, onto, outgo, outgoing, outgun, outgunning, outing, quint, quit, quitting, quoting, tinging, tinning, tint, tinting, togging, tong, tonging, tonguing, toning, toon, toot, tooting, toting, tout, touting, tugging, tuition, tuning, tutti, tutting, tutu, unit, uniting, unto, untuning

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📋 Words Organized by Points

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14 point words (7 letters)
0/1

quoting 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

10 point words (10 letters)
0/1

outgunning

9 point words (9 letters)
0/2

intuiting
intuition

8 point words (8 letters)
0/7

igniting
ignition
intoning
outgoing
quitting
tonguing
untuning

7 point words (7 letters)
0/12

gutting
tinging
tinning
tinting
togging
tonging
tooting
touting
tugging
tuition
tutting
uniting

6 point words (6 letters)
0/8

intuit
noting
notion
outgun
outing
toning
toting
tuning

5 point words (5 letters)
0/4

ingot
outgo
quint
tutti

1 point words (4 letters)
0/12

gout
into
onto
quit
tint
tong
toon
toot
tout
tutu
unit
unto

💡 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	12	Start with common prefixes like 'in' or 'to'.
5	4	Look for combinations with 'ng' or 'in'.
6	8	Focus on 'ing' endings to expand your options.
7	13	Explore compound words with 'to' and 'out'.
8+	8	Look for complex endings; they are less common but rewarding.

Letter Pattern Insights

Focus on these productive combinations as you build your words:

'in' - A great starting point for many words.
'ng' - Common ending, essential for longer words.
'to' - Useful for forming various derivatives.

Pangram Hints

There is one pangram in today's puzzle. Look for a word that uses all letters, including the tricky 'Q' and 'U'. It will likely start with 'qu' or have 'to' at the beginning.

Difficulty Guide

To find easier words, prioritize shorter lengths and common patterns. For harder words, explore longer combinations and less common endings. Don't hesitate to experiment with less familiar letter arrangements!

Today's Special Patterns

Pay attention to the prevalence of 'ing' endings and words starting with 'tu' or 'in'. These patterns can lead to a wealth of possibilities!

Pro Tips

Consider the following strategies:

Build on the center letter 'T' by forming roots that can expand with prefixes and suffixes.
Utilize combinations of letters to create new forms of existing words.
Last but not least, take a moment to brainstorm and write down any word that comes to mind without filtering. You might surprise yourself!

You’ve got this—happy spelling!

📊 Today's Puzzle Stats

Word Lengths:
7L: 13 words • 4L: 12 words • 6L: 8 words • 8L: 7 words • 5L: 4 words

Top Starting Patterns:
TO: 11 • IN: 6 • TU: 6 • INT: 5

Common Endings:
NG: 26 • ING: 25 • ON: 5 • ION: 4

Letter Frequency:
N: 61 • I: 53 • G: 42

📊 Puzzle Analysis

Word Length Distribution

10L

Starting Letter Distribution

Word Statistics

Average Length: 6.2 letters
Points per Word: 5.6
Shortest Word: 4 letters
Longest Word: 10 letters

Common Patterns

❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Spelling Bee August 20, 2026

What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee August 20, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for August 20, 2026 has 47 valid words. The center letter is T and the available letters are: G-I-N-O-Q-U.

What are today's pangrams for August 20, 2026?

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

What are the highest-scoring words for August 20, 2026?

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

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