What are the highest-scoring words today?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams: bitumen. 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 153 points available across 38 words. The Genius level requires approximately 70% of the total points.

NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - August 23, 2026

Q: What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee August 23, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for August 23, 2026 has 38 valid words with a total of 153 points available. The center letter is M and the available letters are: B-E-I-N-T-U.

Q: What are today's pangrams for August 23, 2026?

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

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NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - August 23, 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

153

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Pangrams

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Center: M / Letters: B-E-I-N-T-U

🏆 Today's Pangrams

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

🏆 BITUMEN (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:

benumb, biennium, bitumen, eminent, emit, imbibe, imbue, imminent, immune, item, meet, meme, mentee, menu, mete, mien, mime, mine, mini, minim, minimum, mint, minuet, minute, minutemen, mite, mitt, mitten, mute, mutt, muumuu, nimbi, numb, teem, tenement, time, unmet, unmute

🔍 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:

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

9 point words (9 letters)
0/1

minutemen

8 point words (8 letters)
0/3

biennium
imminent
tenement

7 point words (7 letters)
0/2

eminent
minimum

6 point words (6 letters)
0/9

benumb
imbibe
immune
mentee
minuet
minute
mitten
muumuu
unmute

5 point words (5 letters)
0/4

imbue
minim
nimbi
unmet

1 point words (4 letters)
0/18

emit
item
meet
meme
menu
mete
mien
mime
mine
mini
mint
mite
mitt
mute
mutt
numb
teem
time

💡 Strategic Hints for Today's Puzzle

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Strategic Overview Table

Word Length	Count	Strategy Tips
4 Letters	18	Focus on common endings like "te" or "en" to quickly find words.
5 Letters	4	Look for combinations with "mi" and "en" which are frequent here.
6 Letters	9	Utilize "min" and "mit" as starting points for longer words.
7+ Letters	7	Challenge yourself with "muint" and "beet" to maximize your score.

Letter Pattern Insights

Focus on these productive combinations to help you form words:

Start with mi for many 4-letter and 6-letter words.
Look for en and te endings to build longer words.
Experiment with prefixes like im and mu for variety.

Pangram Hints

A pangram is present! Look for a word that incorporates every letter at least once. It likely starts with "m" and flows into common endings. Think creatively about how to combine letters!

Difficulty Guide

To find easier words, prioritize the 4-letter options, as they are abundant and straightforward. For challenging words, delve into combinations that utilize less common letters or endings.

Today's Special Patterns

This puzzle features a strong presence of words starting with "mi" and "min." Make these your foundation, and you’ll discover many options quickly!

Pro Tips

Combine speed with strategy: quickly jot down all 4-letter words you can think of, then transition into exploring longer words. Keep an eye on common prefixes and suffixes, as they will lead you to more discoveries. Don't hesitate to revisit the center letter "M" as it opens many possibilities!

📊 Today's Puzzle Stats

Word Lengths:
4L: 18 words • 6L: 9 words • 5L: 4 words • 7L: 3 words • 8L: 3 words

Top Starting Patterns:
MI: 13 • MIN: 8 • ME: 5 • IM: 4

Common Endings:
TE: 5 • EN: 4 • NT: 4 • ENT: 3

Letter Frequency:
E: 39 • I: 31 • N: 28

📊 Puzzle Analysis

Word Length Distribution

Starting Letter Distribution

Word Statistics

Average Length: 5.3 letters
Points per Word: 4.0
Shortest Word: 4 letters
Longest Word: 9 letters

Common Patterns

❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Spelling Bee August 23, 2026

What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee August 23, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for August 23, 2026 has 38 valid words. The center letter is M and the available letters are: B-E-I-N-T-U.

What are today's pangrams for August 23, 2026?

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

What are the highest-scoring words for August 23, 2026?

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

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