What are the highest-scoring words today?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams: applicant. 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 306 points available across 60 words. The Genius level requires approximately 70% of the total points.

NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - June 12, 2026

Q: What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee June 12, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for June 12, 2026 has 60 valid words with a total of 306 points available. The center letter is N and the available letters are: A-C-I-L-P-T.

Q: What are today's pangrams for June 12, 2026?

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

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NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - June 12, 2026

Welcome to today's complete Spelling Bee solutions! Find all 60 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

306

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Pangrams

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Center: N / Letters: A-C-I-L-P-T

🏆 Today's Pangrams

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

🏆 APPLICANT (16 points)

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

📝 Complete Word List - All Today's Solutions

Today there are 60 valid words in total:

anal, annal, anti, antic, anticipant, apian, applicant, attain, canal, cancan, canna, cant, cantata, cantina, captain, catnap, catnip, clan, clinic, clinical, clinician, inapt, incant, initial, intact, lain, lanai, lantana, lint, naan, nail, nana, natal, natant, niacin, pain, paint, panic, panini, pant, patina, picnic, pinata, pint, pintail, pippin, plain, plaint, plan, plant, plantain, pliant, tactician, taint, tannic, tannin, tinct, tint, 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:

16 point words (9 letters)
0/1

applicant 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

10 point words (10 letters)
0/1

anticipant

9 point words (9 letters)
0/2

clinician
tactician

8 point words (8 letters)
0/2

clinical
plantain

7 point words (7 letters)
0/7

cantata
cantina
captain
initial
lantana
pintail
titanic

6 point words (6 letters)
0/18

attain
cancan
catnap
catnip
clinic
incant
intact
natant
niacin
panini
patina
picnic
pinata
pippin
plaint
pliant
tannic
tannin

5 point words (5 letters)
0/15

annal
antic
apian
canal
canna
inapt
lanai
natal
paint
panic
plain
plant
taint
tinct
titan

1 point words (4 letters)
0/14

anal
anti
cant
clan
lain
lint
naan
nail
nana
pain
pant
pint
plan
tint

💡 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	14	Look for common roots, especially with 'an' and 'in'.
5	15	Focus on prefixes like 'pla' and 'can'.
6	18	Combine the center letter 'N' with strong endings like 'nt'.
7	7	Look for longer variations of common words.

Letter Pattern Insights

Utilize these productive combinations to maximize your word potential:

An: Appears frequently, try starting with it.
In: Another common pair, perfect for five-letter words.
Nt: Ending in 'nt' is a good strategy, especially for six-letter words.

Pangram Hints

There's one pangram hidden in this puzzle! Look for a word that utilizes every letter at least once, including the center 'N'. Think about common long words that fit the letter combinations you've discovered.

Difficulty Guide

To find easier words, focus on combinations you recognize from everyday use. For harder words, challenge yourself with less common endings like 'ic' or 'ain'. Dive into the words that may seem unfamiliar but follow the letter patterns.

Today's Special Patterns

This puzzle particularly favors combinations starting with 'ca', 'pa', and 'pl'. Make sure to explore variations of these beginnings, as they are likely to yield fruitful words.

Pro Tips

1. Keep an eye out for prefixes and suffixes. Words that start with 'can' and end with 'ant' can lead to multiple valid answers.

2. Don’t forget to shuffle letters in your mind; sometimes, rearranging can spark a word idea.

3. Regularly revisit the center letter 'N' as it can be the key to unlocking several combinations.

Good luck, and enjoy your puzzle-solving journey today!

📊 Today's Puzzle Stats

Word Lengths:
6L: 18 words • 5L: 15 words • 4L: 14 words • 7L: 7 words • 9L: 3 words

Top Starting Patterns:
CA: 9 • CAN: 6 • PA: 6 • PL: 6

Common Endings:
NT: 14 • IN: 9 • ANT: 8 • AN: 8

Letter Frequency:
A: 78 • I: 57 • T: 48

📊 Puzzle Analysis

Word Length Distribution

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Starting Letter Distribution

Word Statistics

Average Length: 5.7 letters
Points per Word: 5.1
Shortest Word: 4 letters
Longest Word: 10 letters

Common Patterns

❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Spelling Bee June 12, 2026

What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee June 12, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for June 12, 2026 has 60 valid words. The center letter is N and the available letters are: A-C-I-L-P-T.

What are today's pangrams for June 12, 2026?

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

What are the highest-scoring words for June 12, 2026?

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

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