What are the highest-scoring words today?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams: detoxified, toxified. 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 168 points available across 40 words. The Genius level requires approximately 70% of the total points.

NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - June 18, 2026

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

The NYT Spelling Bee for June 18, 2026 has 40 valid words with a total of 168 points available. The center letter is T and the available letters are: D-E-F-I-O-X.

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

Today's pangrams are: Detoxified, Toxified. There are 2 pangrams in total. Pangrams are special words that use all available letters.

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NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - June 18, 2026

Welcome to today's complete Spelling Bee solutions! Find all 40 valid words, 2 pangrams, strategic hints, and use our Word Checker tool below.

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Total Words

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Total Points

168

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Pangrams

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Center: T / Letters: D-E-F-I-O-X

🏆 Today's Pangrams

Pangrams are words that use all available letters. Today there are 2 pangrams:

🏆 DETOXIFIED (17 points)

🏆 TOXIFIED (15 points)

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

📝 Complete Word List - All Today's Solutions

Today there are 40 valid words in total:

deft, detox, detoxed, detoxified, diet, dieted, ditto, dote, doted, dotted, edit, edited, effete, exit, exited, feet, fete, feted, fetid, fitted, foot, footed, footie, idiot, teed, teff, text, texted, tide, tided, tidied, tied, tiff, toed, toffee, toot, tooted, tote, toted, toxified

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📋 Words Organized by Points

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17 point words (10 letters)
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detoxified 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

15 point words (8 letters)
0/1

toxified 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

7 point words (7 letters)
0/1

detoxed

6 point words (6 letters)
0/12

dieted
dotted
edited
effete
exited
fitted
footed
footie
texted
tidied
toffee
tooted

5 point words (5 letters)
0/8

detox
ditto
doted
feted
fetid
idiot
tided
toted

1 point words (4 letters)
0/17

deft
diet
dote
edit
exit
feet
fete
foot
teed
teff
text
tide
tied
tiff
toed
toot
tote

💡 Strategic Hints for Today's Puzzle

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Strategic Overview Table

Word Length	Count	Tips
4	17	Focus on common endings like "ed" and "ot".
5	8	Explore combinations starting with "de" and "ti".
6	12	Look for "ted" endings and "to" beginnings.
7+	3	Challenge yourself with longer words; they can yield high points.

Letter Pattern Insights

Utilize these productive letter combinations to maximize your word formation:

"ed" - Extremely common ending.
"te" - Great for both beginnings and endings.
"to" - A versatile start.

Pangram Hints

Look for words that incorporate all letters provided. Focus on utilizing the less common letters alongside the center 'T'. You might find the thrill of discovering a pangram exhilarating!

Difficulty Guide

To find easier words, target those with common endings like "ed" and "ot". For more challenging words, explore combinations with less familiar prefixes or try to incorporate all letters, especially the rarer ones.

Today's Special Patterns

Notice the prominence of the "ted" and "ied" endings. Words that match these patterns may yield higher scores and could be more prevalent than you think!

Pro Tips

1. Revisit the most frequent starting patterns: "to", "ti", "de", and "fe". Words beginning with these often lead to more discoveries.

2. Keep an eye on your time; focus on building a solid base of shorter words before attempting the longer ones.

3. Don’t hesitate to use the center 'T' creatively in your combinations. It’s a powerful letter in this puzzle!

📊 Today's Puzzle Stats

Word Lengths:
4L: 17 words • 6L: 12 words • 5L: 8 words • 10L: 1 words • 8L: 1 words

Top Starting Patterns:
TO: 7 • TI: 5 • DE: 4 • FE: 4

Common Endings:
ED: 19 • TED: 11 • IED: 4 • TE: 4

Letter Frequency:
E: 48 • D: 36 • O: 23

📊 Puzzle Analysis

Word Length Distribution

10L

Starting Letter Distribution

Word Statistics

Average Length: 5.1 letters
Points per Word: 4.2
Shortest Word: 4 letters
Longest Word: 10 letters

Common Patterns

❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Spelling Bee June 18, 2026

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

The NYT Spelling Bee for June 18, 2026 has 40 valid words. The center letter is T and the available letters are: D-E-F-I-O-X.

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

Today's pangrams are: Detoxified, Toxified. There are 2 pangrams in total.

What are the highest-scoring words for June 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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