What are the highest-scoring words today?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams: chariot, haricot, thoracic. 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 299 points available across 59 words. The Genius level requires approximately 70% of the total points.

NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - March 13, 2026

Q: What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee March 13, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for March 13, 2026 has 59 valid words with a total of 299 points available. The center letter is I and the available letters are: A-C-H-O-R-T.

Q: What are today's pangrams for March 13, 2026?

Today's pangrams are: Chariot, Haricot, Thoracic. There are 3 pangrams in total. Pangrams are special words that use all available letters.

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NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - March 13, 2026

Welcome to today's complete Spelling Bee solutions! Find all 59 valid words, 3 pangrams, strategic hints, and use our Word Checker tool below.

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Total Words

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Total Points

299

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Pangrams

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Center: I / Letters: A-C-H-O-R-T

🏆 Today's Pangrams

Pangrams are words that use all available letters. Today there are 3 pangrams:

🏆 THORACIC (15 points)

🏆 CHARIOT (14 points)

🏆 HARICOT (14 points)

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

📝 Complete Word List - All Today's Solutions

Today there are 59 valid words in total:

acacia, acai, aortic, archaic, arctic, aria, arthritic, atria, attic, cacti, cathartic, chai, chair, chaotic, chariot, chia, chic, chica, chichi, chit, chitchat, choir, ciao, circa, cirri, citric, coati, cocci, cochair, coir, critic, croci, hair, haricot, hitch, ichor, iota, itch, oratorio, orthotic, raita, ratio, rhotic, rich, ricotta, riot, roti, tacit, tactic, thoracic, tiara, tori, toric, torii, trait, traitor, trattoria, tricot, trio

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📋 Words Organized by Points

Click each section to see the words and check off the ones you've found:

15 point words (8 letters)
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thoracic 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

14 point words (7 letters)
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chariot 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆
haricot 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

9 point words (9 letters)
0/3

arthritic
cathartic
trattoria

8 point words (8 letters)
0/3

chitchat
oratorio
orthotic

7 point words (7 letters)
0/5

archaic
chaotic
cochair
ricotta
traitor

6 point words (6 letters)
0/9

acacia
aortic
arctic
chichi
citric
critic
rhotic
tactic
tricot

5 point words (5 letters)
0/20

atria
attic
cacti
chair
chica
choir
circa
cirri
coati
cocci
croci
hitch
ichor
raita
ratio
tacit
tiara
toric
torii
trait

1 point words (4 letters)
0/16

acai
aria
chai
chia
chic
chit
ciao
coir
hair
iota
itch
rich
riot
roti
tori
trio

💡 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	16	Focus on common endings like -ic and -ir.
5	20	Look for combinations of letters around 'I' to form valid words.
6	9	Use prefixes like 'chi-' or 'cha-' to explore longer words.
7	7	Think of words that utilize 'ch' and 'ir' effectively.
8+	7	Consider complex combinations for the pangrams.

Letter Pattern Insights

Utilize these productive combinations to maximize your word potential:

- ch: A great start for many words.
- ic: A common ending that can lead to multiple words.
- ri: Look for words that incorporate this blend.

Pangram Hints

Search for words that encompass all letters while incorporating 'I'. These often have unique combinations of 'ch', 'or', and 't'. Keep an eye out for longer words that fit these criteria!

Difficulty Guide

To find easier words, focus on the 4 and 5 letter words first, as they make up a significant portion of the total words. The more complex words often involve less common letter combinations or require a deeper vocabulary.

Today's Special Patterns

This puzzle features several unique patterns, particularly involving the combination of 'ch' and 'ri'. Additionally, words with 'tic' endings are prevalent, so consider these when brainstorming.

Pro Tips

For advanced strategies, try these:

- Experiment with initial letter clusters like 'cha' or 'chi'.
- Use the center letter 'I' as a pivot to explore words that can connect with other letters.
- Always double-check for alternate spellings or variations of common words.

Good luck, and remember to enjoy the challenge!

📊 Today's Puzzle Stats

Word Lengths:
5L: 20 words • 4L: 16 words • 6L: 9 words • 7L: 7 words • 8L: 4 words

Top Starting Patterns:
CH: 11 • CHI: 6 • TR: 5 • CHA: 4

Common Endings:
IC: 15 • TIC: 10 • IA: 5 • IR: 5

Letter Frequency:
C: 62 • T: 51 • A: 46

📊 Puzzle Analysis

Word Length Distribution

Starting Letter Distribution

Word Statistics

Average Length: 5.5 letters
Points per Word: 5.1
Shortest Word: 4 letters
Longest Word: 9 letters

Common Patterns

❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Spelling Bee March 13, 2026

What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee March 13, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for March 13, 2026 has 59 valid words. The center letter is I and the available letters are: A-C-H-O-R-T.

What are today's pangrams for March 13, 2026?

Today's pangrams are: Chariot, Haricot, Thoracic. There are 3 pangrams in total.

What are the highest-scoring words for March 13, 2026?

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

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