What are the highest-scoring words today?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams: intimacy. 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 238 points available across 51 words. The Genius level requires approximately 70% of the total points.

NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - February 26, 2026

Q: What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee February 26, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for February 26, 2026 has 51 valid words with a total of 238 points available. The center letter is I and the available letters are: A-C-M-N-T-Y.

Q: What are today's pangrams for February 26, 2026?

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

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NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - February 26, 2026

Welcome to today's complete Spelling Bee solutions! Find all 51 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

238

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Pangrams

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

🏆 Today's Pangrams

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

🏆 INTIMACY (15 points)

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

📝 Complete Word List - All Today's Solutions

Today there are 51 valid words in total:

acacia, acai, amity, anima, anti, antic, attain, attic, cacti, caiman, cami, cantina, catmint, city, cynic, imam, inanity, incant, intact, intimacy, itty, maim, main, maintain, mania, maniac, manic, mica, mimic, mini, minicam, minim, minima, mint, minty, mitt, niacin, ninny, tacit, tactic, tactician, taint, tannic, tannin, tatami, tinct, tinny, tint, tiny, titan, titanic

🔍 Word Checker Tool

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)
0/1

intimacy 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

9 point words (9 letters)
0/1

tactician

8 point words (8 letters)
0/1

maintain

7 point words (7 letters)
0/5

cantina
catmint
inanity
minicam
titanic

6 point words (6 letters)
0/12

acacia
attain
caiman
incant
intact
maniac
minima
niacin
tactic
tannic
tannin
tatami

5 point words (5 letters)
0/17

amity
anima
antic
attic
cacti
cynic
mania
manic
mimic
minim
minty
ninny
tacit
taint
tinct
tinny
titan

1 point words (4 letters)
0/14

acai
anti
cami
city
imam
itty
maim
main
mica
mini
mint
mitt
tint
tiny

💡 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	Word Count	Tips
4 letters	14	Focus on ending with 'ic', 'ty', or 'in'.
5 letters	17	Look for combinations starting with 'mi', 'ta', or 'ma'.
6 letters	12	Explore 'min', 'tin', and 'ma'.
7 letters	5	Consider longer forms of common roots.
8-9 letters	3	Use the pangram for a guaranteed score boost!

Letter Pattern Insights

Start by combining common beginnings and endings:

Start with: 'mi', 'ma', 'ta'
End with: 'ic', 'ty', 'in'
Mix and match letter combinations like 'an', 'in', and 'ti' for higher chances of finding valid words.

Pangram Hints

Remember, the pangram uses every letter at least once. Look for a word that feels a bit more complex and includes all the letters: I, A, C, M, N, T, Y. This could give you a significant edge in your score!

Difficulty Guide

To find easier words, focus on common combinations and short words. For harder words, explore longer lengths or those with less common endings. Don't shy away from trying out combinations even if they seem challenging!

Today's Special Patterns

Today's puzzle features a strong presence of the prefix 'min' and the suffix 'ic'. Keep these in mind as you brainstorm potential words!

Pro Tips

- Use a mix of common and less common letters to form unique words.

- If you're stuck, revert to the center letter 'I' and try to build around it with the other letters.

- Remember to keep an eye out for double letters or common digraphs that can expand your word list!

You’ve got this! Each letter has the potential to unlock new words. Keep experimenting and enjoy the challenge!

📊 Today's Puzzle Stats

Word Lengths:
5L: 17 words • 4L: 14 words • 6L: 12 words • 7L: 5 words • 8L: 2 words

Top Starting Patterns:
MI: 9 • TA: 7 • MA: 6 • MIN: 6

Common Endings:
IC: 8 • TY: 5 • IN: 5 • NT: 5

Letter Frequency:
A: 49 • N: 46 • T: 46

📊 Puzzle Analysis

Word Length Distribution

Starting Letter Distribution

Word Statistics

Average Length: 5.4 letters
Points per Word: 4.7
Shortest Word: 4 letters
Longest Word: 9 letters

Common Patterns

❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Spelling Bee February 26, 2026

What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee February 26, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for February 26, 2026 has 51 valid words. The center letter is I and the available letters are: A-C-M-N-T-Y.

What are today's pangrams for February 26, 2026?

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

What are the highest-scoring words for February 26, 2026?

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

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