What are the highest-scoring words today?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams: likelihood. 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 161 points available across 38 words. The Genius level requires approximately 70% of the total points.

NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - February 28, 2026

Q: What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee February 28, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for February 28, 2026 has 38 valid words with a total of 161 points available. The center letter is I and the available letters are: D-E-H-K-L-O.

Q: What are today's pangrams for February 28, 2026?

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

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NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - February 28, 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

161

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Pangrams

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Center: I / Letters: D-E-H-K-L-O

🏆 Today's Pangrams

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

🏆 LIKELIHOOD (17 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:

deli, diddle, diddled, died, dike, dildo, dill, diode, dollied, eddied, elide, elided, hide, hike, hiked, hill, hilled, hoodie, idle, idled, idol, iodide, keloid, kidded, kiddie, kiddo, kill, killed, kilo, lidded, lied, like, liked, likelihood, oiled, oldie, olio, ollie

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📋 Words Organized by Points

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17 point words (10 letters)
0/1

likelihood 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

7 point words (7 letters)
0/2

diddled
dollied

6 point words (6 letters)
0/11

diddle
eddied
elided
hilled
hoodie
iodide
keloid
kidded
kiddie
killed
lidded

5 point words (5 letters)
0/10

dildo
diode
elide
hiked
idled
kiddo
liked
oiled
oldie
ollie

1 point words (4 letters)
0/14

deli
died
dike
dill
hide
hike
hill
idle
idol
kill
kilo
lied
like
olio

💡 Strategic Hints for Today's Puzzle

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Strategic Overview Table

Word Length	Count	Tips
4	14	Focus on common prefixes and suffixes.
5	10	Experiment with 'di' and 'li' combinations.
6	11	Look for words ending in 'ed' or 'ied'.
7	2	Consider longer combinations of the letters.
10	1	Think outside the box; unusual, longer words await!

Letter Pattern Insights

Experiment with these productive letter combinations:

di: Start with 'di' for a strong base.
ki: Explore variations starting with 'ki'.
li: 'li' is a common start; don’t overlook it!

Pangram Hints

There’s a pangram hiding in this puzzle! Look for a word that uses every letter at least once. It may involve a combination of familiar prefixes and suffixes, so keep an eye out for those longer words!

Difficulty Guide

To find easier words, focus on the 4-letter words and common patterns. For harder words, consider the longer lengths and less frequent combinations. Try to build off of the easy words to find the more challenging ones!

Today's Special Patterns

This puzzle features strong starting syllables like 'di', 'ki', and 'li'. Pay attention to words ending in 'ed' and 'ied', as they are prevalent in this puzzle!

Pro Tips

1. Use a mix of common and less common letters to discover new words.

2. Keep a focus on the center letter, 'I', as many words will hinge on it.

3. Don’t forget to revisit shorter words as they can often lead to discovering longer ones!

Good luck, and remember: persistence is key in the Spelling Bee!

📊 Today's Puzzle Stats

Word Lengths:
4L: 14 words • 6L: 11 words • 5L: 10 words • 7L: 2 words • 10L: 1 words

Top Starting Patterns:
DI: 7 • KI: 6 • LI: 5 • HI: 5

Common Endings:
ED: 14 • LED: 5 • IED: 4 • DE: 4

Letter Frequency:
D: 51 • L: 34 • E: 33

📊 Puzzle Analysis

Word Length Distribution

10L

Starting Letter Distribution

Word Statistics

Average Length: 5.2 letters
Points per Word: 4.2
Shortest Word: 4 letters
Longest Word: 10 letters

Common Patterns

❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Spelling Bee February 28, 2026

What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee February 28, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for February 28, 2026 has 38 valid words. The center letter is I and the available letters are: D-E-H-K-L-O.

What are today's pangrams for February 28, 2026?

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

What are the highest-scoring words for February 28, 2026?

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

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