What are the highest-scoring words today?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams: gladhanding, handling, highland. 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 362 points available across 69 words. The Genius level requires approximately 70% of the total points.

NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - March 22, 2026

Q: What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee March 22, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for March 22, 2026 has 69 valid words with a total of 362 points available. The center letter is A and the available letters are: D-G-H-I-L-N.

Q: What are today's pangrams for March 22, 2026?

Today's pangrams are: Gladhanding, Handling, Highland. There are 3 pangrams in total. Pangrams are special words that use all available letters.

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NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - March 22, 2026

Welcome to today's complete Spelling Bee solutions! Find all 69 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

362

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Pangrams

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Center: A / Letters: D-G-H-I-L-N

🏆 Today's Pangrams

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

🏆 GLADHANDING (18 points)

🏆 HANDLING (15 points)

🏆 HIGHLAND (15 points)

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

📝 Complete Word List - All Today's Solutions

Today there are 69 valid words in total:

adding, addling, again, aging, aiding, ailing, alga, algal, align, aligning, anal, angina, angling, annal, dahlia, dandling, dang, dangling, dial, dialing, gadding, gaga, gagging, gain, gaining, gala, galangal, gall, galling, gang, ganging, gangland, ganglia, gangling, glad, gladhand, gladhanding, gland, glia, haggling, hail, hailing, halal, hall, hand, handing, handling, hang, hanging, hangnail, highland, inhaling, inlaid, inland, lading, ladling, lagging, laid, lain, lanai, land, landing, naan, nada, nagging, naiad, nail, nailing, nana

🔍 Word Checker Tool

Enter the words you've found, separated by commas:

📋 Words Organized by Points

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18 point words (11 letters)
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gladhanding 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

15 point words (8 letters)
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handling 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆
highland 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

8 point words (8 letters)
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aligning
dandling
dangling
galangal
gangland
gangling
gladhand
haggling
hangnail
inhaling

7 point words (7 letters)
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addling
angling
dialing
gadding
gagging
gaining
galling
ganging
ganglia
hailing
handing
hanging
ladling
lagging
landing
nagging
nailing

6 point words (6 letters)
0/8

adding
aiding
ailing
angina
dahlia
inlaid
inland
lading

5 point words (5 letters)
0/9

again
aging
algal
align
annal
gland
halal
lanai
naiad

1 point words (4 letters)
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alga
anal
dang
dial
gaga
gain
gala
gall
gang
glad
glia
hail
hall
hand
hang
laid
lain
land
naan
nada
nail
nana

💡 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	22	Focus on common endings like "ng" and "nd".
5	9	Combine prefixes like "ha" or "la" with common endings.
6	8	Look for double consonants and use "in" combinations.
7	17	Explore longer words that start with "ga" or "ha".
8	12	Pay attention to "l" and "n" combinations for longer words.

Letter Pattern Insights

Focus on these productive combinations to maximize your word potential:

ng - prevalent in many words, especially endings.
in - useful for building longer words.
an - look for this in common prefixes.

Pangram Hints

There are three pangrams in today's puzzle. To discover them, think about using all letters, especially the center letter "A", in creative ways. Words that utilize the less common letters can often lead to these elusive pangrams!

Difficulty Guide

To find easier words, start with the 4-letter and 5-letter options. They often contain common endings and prefixes. For harder words, look towards the 7-letter and 8-letter groups, where more complex combinations come into play. Don’t hesitate to brainstorm around the letter “A”!

Today's Special Patterns

This puzzle has a unique abundance of “ng” endings and “ha” beginnings. Keep these in mind as you explore potential word constructions!

Pro Tips

Here are some advanced strategies:

Look for double letters or recurring combinations like "an" and "la".
Utilize the "A" as a starting or ending point for many words.
Don’t overlook obscure words that might fit into the longer length categories; they can often be the key to high scores!

Stay focused and enjoy the challenge! Good luck with your puzzle-solving today!

📊 Today's Puzzle Stats

Word Lengths:
4L: 22 words • 7L: 17 words • 8L: 12 words • 5L: 9 words • 6L: 8 words

Top Starting Patterns:
GA: 14 • HA: 11 • LA: 8 • NA: 7

Common Endings:
NG: 32 • ING: 29 • ND: 7 • AND: 7

Letter Frequency:
N: 78 • G: 77 • I: 56

📊 Puzzle Analysis

Word Length Distribution

11L

Starting Letter Distribution

Word Statistics

Average Length: 5.9 letters
Points per Word: 5.2
Shortest Word: 4 letters
Longest Word: 11 letters

Common Patterns

❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Spelling Bee March 22, 2026

What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee March 22, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for March 22, 2026 has 69 valid words. The center letter is A and the available letters are: D-G-H-I-L-N.

What are today's pangrams for March 22, 2026?

Today's pangrams are: Gladhanding, Handling, Highland. There are 3 pangrams in total.

What are the highest-scoring words for March 22, 2026?

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

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