What are the highest-scoring words today?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams: cocktail. 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 220 points available across 58 words. The Genius level requires approximately 70% of the total points.

NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - February 09, 2026

Q: What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee February 09, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for February 09, 2026 has 58 valid words with a total of 220 points available. The center letter is T and the available letters are: A-C-I-K-L-O.

Q: What are today's pangrams for February 09, 2026?

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

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NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - February 09, 2026

Welcome to today's complete Spelling Bee solutions! Find all 58 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

220

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Pangrams

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Center: T / Letters: A-C-I-K-L-O

🏆 Today's Pangrams

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

🏆 COCKTAIL (15 points)

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

📝 Complete Word List - All Today's Solutions

Today there are 58 valid words in total:

alit, allot, alto, atilt, atoll, attack, attic, cacti, catcall, cattail, clot, coat, coati, coattail, cockatoo, cocktail, coital, colt, coot, illicit, iota, italic, kilt, lactic, licit, lilt, loot, lotto, octal, tacit, tack, taco, tact, tactic, tactical, tail, tailcoat, talc, tali, talk, tall, tallit, tattoo, tick, ticktock, tiki, tikka, till, tilt, toccata, tock, toil, toll, took, tool, toolkit, toot, total

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📋 Words Organized by Points

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15 point words (8 letters)
0/1

cocktail 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

8 point words (8 letters)
0/5

coattail
cockatoo
tactical
tailcoat
ticktock

7 point words (7 letters)
0/5

catcall
cattail
illicit
toccata
toolkit

6 point words (6 letters)
0/7

attack
coital
italic
lactic
tactic
tallit
tattoo

5 point words (5 letters)
0/12

allot
atilt
atoll
attic
cacti
coati
licit
lotto
octal
tacit
tikka
total

1 point words (4 letters)
0/28

alit
alto
clot
coat
colt
coot
iota
kilt
lilt
loot
tack
taco
tact
tail
talc
tali
talk
tall
tick
tiki
till
tilt
tock
toil
toll
took
tool
toot

💡 Strategic Hints for Today's Puzzle

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Strategic Overview Table

Word Length	Count	Tips
4 Letters	28	Focus on combinations of letters, especially those starting with 'ta' and 'to'.
5 Letters	12	Experiment with 'al' and 'il' endings to form valid words.
6 Letters	7	Look for patterns like 'tac' and 'tal'.
7 Letters	5	Consider complex arrangements and the inclusion of the center letter 'T'.
8 Letters	6	These may be trickier; check for uncommon endings.

Letter Pattern Insights

Maximize your scoring by utilizing these productive combinations:

'ta' - A strong starting pattern, yielding numerous words.
'to' - Another excellent starting combination.
'co' - Explore words that begin with this cluster as well.

Pangram Hints

There's a pangram to uncover! Look for a word that combines all the letters provided, starting with the center letter 'T'.

Difficulty Guide

To identify easier words, focus on common prefixes and suffixes like 'il', 'at', and 'ck'. For harder words, try combinations that might seem less intuitive.

Today's Special Patterns

This puzzle features an abundance of 4-letter words, particularly those beginning with 'ta' and 'to'. Utilize them as a springboard to discover longer words.

Pro Tips

1. Start by listing all 4-letter combinations and expand from there.

2. Use the center letter 'T' as a crucial anchor in your word formation.

3. Keep an eye out for less common endings like 'ilt' and 'ail' that could lead to higher-scoring words.

Stay positive and enjoy the challenge! Each word you find is a step closer to mastering the puzzle!

📊 Today's Puzzle Stats

Word Lengths:
4L: 28 words • 5L: 12 words • 6L: 7 words • 8L: 6 words • 7L: 5 words

Top Starting Patterns:
TA: 14 • TO: 9 • CO: 8 • TAC: 6

Common Endings:
IT: 6 • IL: 5 • OT: 5 • LT: 5

Letter Frequency:
L: 45 • A: 44 • C: 40

📊 Puzzle Analysis

Word Length Distribution

Starting Letter Distribution

Word Statistics

Average Length: 5.1 letters
Points per Word: 3.8
Shortest Word: 4 letters
Longest Word: 8 letters

Common Patterns

❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Spelling Bee February 09, 2026

What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee February 09, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for February 09, 2026 has 58 valid words. The center letter is T and the available letters are: A-C-I-K-L-O.

What are today's pangrams for February 09, 2026?

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

What are the highest-scoring words for February 09, 2026?

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

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