What are the highest-scoring words today?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams: cordovan. 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 180 points available across 39 words. The Genius level requires approximately 70% of the total points.

NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - February 18, 2026

Q: What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee February 18, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for February 18, 2026 has 39 valid words with a total of 180 points available. The center letter is N and the available letters are: A-C-D-O-R-V.

Q: What are today's pangrams for February 18, 2026?

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

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NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - February 18, 2026

Welcome to today's complete Spelling Bee solutions! Find all 39 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

180

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Pangrams

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Center: N / Letters: A-C-D-O-R-V

🏆 Today's Pangrams

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

🏆 CORDOVAN (15 points)

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

📝 Complete Word List - All Today's Solutions

Today there are 39 valid words in total:

acorn, adorn, anaconda, anon, arcana, canard, cancan, candor, canna, cannon, canon, caravan, cocoon, codon, concord, condo, condor, convo, cordon, cordovan, corn, corona, croon, darn, donor, naan, nada, nana, narc, narco, noon, nova, raccoon, radon, rancor, rand, rando, roan, rondo

🔍 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:

15 point words (8 letters)
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cordovan 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

8 point words (8 letters)
0/1

anaconda

7 point words (7 letters)
0/3

caravan
concord
raccoon

6 point words (6 letters)
0/10

arcana
canard
cancan
candor
cannon
cocoon
condor
cordon
corona
rancor

5 point words (5 letters)
0/13

acorn
adorn
canna
canon
codon
condo
convo
croon
donor
narco
radon
rando
rondo

1 point words (4 letters)
0/11

anon
corn
darn
naan
nada
nana
narc
noon
nova
rand
roan

💡 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 Letters	11	Focus on common endings like "an" and "on".
5 Letters	13	Experiment with prefixes like "co" and "ca".
6 Letters	10	Look for combinations such as "carn" and "cord".
7 Letters	3	Utilize the center letter "N" effectively.
8 Letters	2	Think big; these may include every letter!

Letter Pattern Insights

To maximize your scoring potential, focus on these productive combinations:

an - A very common pair that appears in many forms.
on - Found at the end of several words; great for quick hits.
co - A strong prefix for starting words.

Pangram Hints

There's one pangram to uncover! Look for a word that uses every letter at least once. You may want to explore combinations that include the center letter "N" prominently.

Difficulty Guide

When seeking easier words, target those with fewer letters and common endings. For harder words, consider those with unique prefixes or less common letter arrangements.

Today's Special Patterns

This puzzle is rich with starting patterns like "co", "ca", and "can". Pay attention to how many times these begin words to unlock multiple entries!

Pro Tips

1. Always consider the center letter "N" as a focal point in your word formations.

2. Use common suffixes like "on", "an", and "or" to help extend the base of your words.

3. Don't shy away from trying longer combinations; they often yield higher points!

Good luck, and keep spelling your way to victory!

📊 Today's Puzzle Stats

Word Lengths:
5L: 13 words • 4L: 11 words • 6L: 10 words • 7L: 3 words • 8L: 2 words

Top Starting Patterns:
CO: 10 • CA: 7 • CAN: 6 • NA: 5

Common Endings:
ON: 10 • AN: 5 • RN: 4 • NA: 4

Letter Frequency:
O: 43 • A: 39 • C: 29

📊 Puzzle Analysis

Word Length Distribution

Starting Letter Distribution

Word Statistics

Average Length: 5.3 letters
Points per Word: 4.6
Shortest Word: 4 letters
Longest Word: 8 letters

Common Patterns

❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Spelling Bee February 18, 2026

What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee February 18, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for February 18, 2026 has 39 valid words. The center letter is N and the available letters are: A-C-D-O-R-V.

What are today's pangrams for February 18, 2026?

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

What are the highest-scoring words for February 18, 2026?

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

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