What are the highest-scoring words today?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams: groundhog. 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 95 points available across 23 words. The Genius level requires approximately 70% of the total points.

NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - August 21, 2026

Q: What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee August 21, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for August 21, 2026 has 23 valid words with a total of 95 points available. The center letter is U and the available letters are: D-G-H-N-O-R.

Q: What are today's pangrams for August 21, 2026?

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

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NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - August 21, 2026

Welcome to today's complete Spelling Bee solutions! Find all 23 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

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Pangrams

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Center: U / Letters: D-G-H-N-O-R

🏆 Today's Pangrams

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

🏆 GROUNDHOG (16 points)

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

📝 Complete Word List - All Today's Solutions

Today there are 23 valid words in total:

dough, dour, drug, dugong, dung, dunno, gourd, ground, groundhog, guru, hound, hour, hung, noun, nunhood, rough, round, rung, udon, undo, unground, unhood, unhung

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📋 Words Organized by Points

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

16 point words (9 letters)
0/1

groundhog 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

8 point words (8 letters)
0/1

unground

7 point words (7 letters)
0/1

nunhood

6 point words (6 letters)
0/4

dugong
ground
unhood
unhung

5 point words (5 letters)
0/6

dough
dunno
gourd
hound
rough
round

1 point words (4 letters)
0/10

dour
drug
dung
guru
hour
hung
noun
rung
udon
undo

💡 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	10	Focus on common endings like 'ng' and 'nd'.
5	6	Look for patterns starting with 'un' and 'du'.
6	4	Consider combining 'ur' or 'ug' with other letters.
9	1	Explore the pangram for maximum points!
7	1	Think creatively about longer combinations.
8	1	Utilize all letters, especially the center 'U'.

Letter Pattern Insights

Focusing on these combinations can yield fruitful results:

un: Start many words with this combination to unlock potential.
ou: Explore words ending with 'our' or 'ung' for more options.
ng: This ending is key; try to pair it with various starting letters.

Pangram Hints

Remember, the pangram includes all the letters in the puzzle. Aim for a word that cleverly incorporates each letter while following common patterns. Look for something that starts with 'un' or 'du' and builds complexity from there!

Difficulty Guide

To find easier words, focus on the common 4-letter words which are abundant in this puzzle. For harder words, try experimenting with less common endings or longer combinations, particularly those with 'gh' or 'ugh' that may not be immediately obvious.

Today's Special Patterns

Look for words that combine the center letter 'U' effectively with the surrounding letters, especially pairings like 'ho', 'do', and 'gr', which can lead to creative solutions.

Pro Tips

When in doubt, think of common prefixes and suffixes. Words that can transition from one to the other, such as transforming 'dou' into 'dough' or 'und' into 'under', are valuable. Keep a flexible mindset and don't hesitate to shuffle letters around for new combinations!

Good luck! You've got this!

📊 Today's Puzzle Stats

Word Lengths:
4L: 10 words • 5L: 6 words • 6L: 4 words • 9L: 1 words • 7L: 1 words

Top Starting Patterns:
UN: 4 • DU: 3 • GR: 2 • GRO: 2

Common Endings:
NG: 5 • UNG: 4 • ND: 4 • UND: 4

Letter Frequency:
N: 21 • O: 20 • D: 16

📊 Puzzle Analysis

Word Length Distribution

Starting Letter Distribution

Word Statistics

Average Length: 5.1 letters
Points per Word: 4.1
Shortest Word: 4 letters
Longest Word: 9 letters

Common Patterns

❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Spelling Bee August 21, 2026

What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee August 21, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for August 21, 2026 has 23 valid words. The center letter is U and the available letters are: D-G-H-N-O-R.

What are today's pangrams for August 21, 2026?

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

What are the highest-scoring words for August 21, 2026?

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

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