What are the highest-scoring words today?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams: curtain, taciturn. 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 304 points available across 56 words. The Genius level requires approximately 70% of the total points.

NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - August 22, 2026

Q: What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee August 22, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for August 22, 2026 has 56 valid words with a total of 304 points available. The center letter is I and the available letters are: A-C-N-R-T-U.

Q: What are today's pangrams for August 22, 2026?

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

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NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - August 22, 2026

Welcome to today's complete Spelling Bee solutions! Find all 56 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

304

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Pangrams

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Center: I / Letters: A-C-N-R-T-U

🏆 Today's Pangrams

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

🏆 TACITURN (15 points)

🏆 CURTAIN (14 points)

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

📝 Complete Word List - All Today's Solutions

Today there are 56 valid words in total:

acacia, acai, antarctic, anti, antic, arancini, arctic, aria, arnica, atria, attain, attic, cacti, cairn, cantina, circa, circuit, cirri, citric, crania, critic, curtain, incant, incur, intact, intuit, inurn, irritant, niacin, nitric, rain, raita, rani, ricin, ruin, runic, tacit, taciturn, tactic, tactician, taint, tannic, tannin, tantric, tiara, tinct, tint, titan, titanic, train, trait, tunic, tutti, unit, unitarian, uric

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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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taciturn 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

14 point words (7 letters)
0/1

curtain 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

9 point words (9 letters)
0/3

antarctic
tactician
unitarian

8 point words (8 letters)
0/2

arancini
irritant

7 point words (7 letters)
0/4

cantina
circuit
tantric
titanic

6 point words (6 letters)
0/15

acacia
arctic
arnica
attain
citric
crania
critic
incant
intact
intuit
niacin
nitric
tactic
tannic
tannin

5 point words (5 letters)
0/21

antic
atria
attic
cacti
cairn
circa
cirri
incur
inurn
raita
ricin
runic
tacit
taint
tiara
tinct
titan
train
trait
tunic
tutti

1 point words (4 letters)
0/9

acai
anti
aria
rain
rani
ruin
tint
unit
uric

💡 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	9	Look for common roots and prefixes.
5 Letters	21	Focus on the center letter 'I' in combinations.
6 Letters	15	Try variations of known words for length.
7 Letters	5	Explore more complex structures.
8 Letters	3	Consider combining multiple patterns.
9 Letters	3	Think of words that might expand from roots.

Letter Pattern Insights

Focus on these productive combinations to maximize your word creation:

in - Commonly found at the start and within words.
ta - A frequent starting pair that leads to multiple word forms.
ic - Often used in endings; try to integrate this into longer words.

Pangram Hints

Keep an eye out for words that utilize all letters, especially combinations starting with 'ta' or 'in'. Think about how the letters can be arranged to form something comprehensive.

Difficulty Guide

To find easier words, start with common letter combinations and shorter lengths. For harder words, experiment with longer lengths and less familiar patterns.

Today's Special Patterns

This puzzle favors words that begin with 'ta' or 'in', and those that end in 'ic' or 'in'. Be sure to try variations of these patterns.

Pro Tips

When stuck, try rearranging the center letter 'I' with other letters to create new beginnings. Also, consider adding common suffixes such as 'tic', 'ic', or 'ain' to root words you identify.

Keep pushing! The more you explore, the closer you'll get to mastering today’s puzzle!

📊 Today's Puzzle Stats

Word Lengths:
5L: 21 words • 6L: 15 words • 4L: 9 words • 7L: 5 words • 8L: 3 words

Top Starting Patterns:
TA: 8 • IN: 5 • TI: 5 • TAC: 4

Common Endings:
IC: 14 • IN: 8 • TIC: 6 • IT: 5

Letter Frequency:
T: 57 • A: 54 • N: 46

📊 Puzzle Analysis

Word Length Distribution

Starting Letter Distribution

Word Statistics

Average Length: 5.7 letters
Points per Word: 5.4
Shortest Word: 4 letters
Longest Word: 9 letters

Common Patterns

❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Spelling Bee August 22, 2026

What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee August 22, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for August 22, 2026 has 56 valid words. The center letter is I and the available letters are: A-C-N-R-T-U.

What are today's pangrams for August 22, 2026?

Today's pangrams are: Curtain, Taciturn. There are 2 pangrams in total.

What are the highest-scoring words for August 22, 2026?

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

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