How many total points are available in today's puzzle?

Today's puzzle has a total of 383 points available across 66 words. The Genius level requires approximately 70% of the total points.

NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - February 21, 2026

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

The NYT Spelling Bee for February 21, 2026 has 66 valid words with a total of 383 points available. The center letter is M and the available letters are: A-C-I-N-O-T.

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

Today's pangrams are: Amniotic, Anatomic, Contaminant, Contamination, Manicotti, Monatomic. There are 6 pangrams in total. Pangrams are special words that use all available letters.

Q: What are the highest-scoring words today?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams: amniotic, anatomic, contaminant, contamination, manicotti. Each pangram is worth extra points for using all letters.

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NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - February 21, 2026

Welcome to today's complete Spelling Bee solutions! Find all 66 valid words, 6 pangrams, strategic hints, and use our Word Checker tool below.

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Total Words

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Total Points

383

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Pangrams

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Center: M / Letters: A-C-I-N-O-T

🏆 Today's Pangrams

Pangrams are words that use all available letters. Today there are 6 pangrams:

🏆 CONTAMINATION (20 points)

🏆 CONTAMINANT (18 points)

🏆 MANICOTTI (16 points)

🏆 MONATOMIC (16 points)

🏆 AMNIOTIC (15 points)

🏆 ANATOMIC (15 points)

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

📝 Complete Word List - All Today's Solutions

Today there are 66 valid words in total:

amino, ammo, ammonia, amnio, amniotic, anatomic, anima, animation, atom, atomic, caiman, cami, camo, catmint, cinnamon, coma, comic, comma, commit, common, commotion, contaminant, contamination, imam, imitation, intimation, maim, main, maintain, mama, mamma, mammon, mania, maniac, manic, manicotti, manna, manta, mica, mimic, mini, minicam, minim, minima, minion, mint, mitt, moan, moat, momma, monatomic, mono, monomania, monomaniac, moon, moot, motion, motto, nomination, noncom, omit, ottoman, tatami, tomato, tomcat, tomtit

🔍 Word Checker Tool

Enter the words you've found, separated by commas:

📋 Words Organized by Points

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20 point words (13 letters)
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contamination 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

18 point words (11 letters)
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contaminant 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

16 point words (9 letters)
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manicotti 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆
monatomic 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

15 point words (8 letters)
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amniotic 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆
anatomic 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

10 point words (10 letters)
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intimation
monomaniac
nomination

9 point words (9 letters)
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animation
commotion
imitation
monomania

8 point words (8 letters)
0/2

cinnamon
maintain

7 point words (7 letters)
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ammonia
catmint
minicam
ottoman

6 point words (6 letters)
0/14

atomic
caiman
commit
common
mammon
maniac
minima
minion
motion
noncom
tatami
tomato
tomcat
tomtit

5 point words (5 letters)
0/14

amino
amnio
anima
comic
comma
mamma
mania
manic
manna
manta
mimic
minim
momma
motto

1 point words (4 letters)
0/19

ammo
atom
cami
camo
coma
imam
maim
main
mama
mica
mini
mint
mitt
moan
moat
mono
moon
moot
omit

💡 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	19	Focus on simple combinations like "ma", "mo", and "mi".
5	14	Look for common endings like "ion" and "ic".
6	14	Try to build off of "com" and "min" for longer words.
7+	18	Explore combinations for complex words; think creatively!

Letter Pattern Insights

Maximize your word creation by focusing on these productive combinations:

ma - A great start for many words!
mi - Use this to form interesting combinations.
on - Common ending that can lead to longer words.

Pangram Hints

Keep an eye out for words that might use all the letters! Think about how you can incorporate every letter, especially focusing on the center letter M to help unlock those elusive pangrams.

Difficulty Guide

To find easier words, start with the most common patterns and shorter lengths. For harder words, try combining less common letters or looking for more complex endings like "tion" or "mic".

Today's Special Patterns

This puzzle has a unique distribution of letters; leverage the center letter M by brainstorming words that incorporate it, especially those starting with ma, mo, and mi. Additionally, explore words ending with ic and ion.

Pro Tips

For advanced players, consider these strategies:

Experiment with different prefixes and suffixes to form longer words.
Use the frequency of certain combinations to guide your guesses—common roots can often lead to longer derivatives.
Don’t overlook obscure words or variations—sometimes they can be the key to maximizing your score!

Happy spelling and remember to have fun! You've got this!

📊 Today's Puzzle Stats

Word Lengths:
4L: 19 words • 5L: 14 words • 6L: 14 words • 9L: 6 words • 8L: 4 words

Top Starting Patterns:
MA: 12 • MO: 11 • MI: 9 • CO: 8

Common Endings:
ON: 12 • ION: 8 • IC: 7 • MA: 7

Letter Frequency:
A: 65 • I: 60 • O: 58

📊 Puzzle Analysis

Word Length Distribution

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11L

13L

Starting Letter Distribution

Word Statistics

Average Length: 6.0 letters
Points per Word: 5.8
Shortest Word: 4 letters
Longest Word: 13 letters

Common Patterns

❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Spelling Bee February 21, 2026

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

The NYT Spelling Bee for February 21, 2026 has 66 valid words. The center letter is M and the available letters are: A-C-I-N-O-T.

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

Today's pangrams are: Amniotic, Anatomic, Contaminant, Contamination, Manicotti, Monatomic. There are 6 pangrams in total.

What are the highest-scoring words for February 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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