What are the highest-scoring words today?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams: childlike. 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 212 points available across 49 words. The Genius level requires approximately 70% of the total points.

NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - May 01, 2026

Q: What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee May 01, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for May 01, 2026 has 49 valid words with a total of 212 points available. The center letter is L and the available letters are: C-D-E-H-I-K.

Q: What are today's pangrams for May 01, 2026?

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

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NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - May 01, 2026

Welcome to today's complete Spelling Bee solutions! Find all 49 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

212

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Pangrams

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

🏆 Today's Pangrams

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

🏆 CHILDLIKE (16 points)

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

📝 Complete Word List - All Today's Solutions

Today there are 49 valid words in total:

cell, celled, celli, chicle, child, childlike, chili, chill, chilled, cichlid, cliche, cliched, click, clicked, deckle, deli, dell, diddle, diddled, dill, elide, elided, heckle, heckled, heel, heeled, held, hell, hill, hilled, icicle, idle, idled, keel, keeled, kill, killed, lech, lede, leech, leeched, leek, lice, lick, licked, lidded, lied, like, liked

🔍 Word Checker Tool

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📋 Words Organized by Points

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

16 point words (9 letters)
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childlike 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

7 point words (7 letters)
0/7

chilled
cichlid
cliched
clicked
diddled
heckled
leeched

6 point words (6 letters)
0/14

celled
chicle
cliche
deckle
diddle
elided
heckle
heeled
hilled
icicle
keeled
killed
licked
lidded

5 point words (5 letters)
0/9

celli
child
chili
chill
click
elide
idled
leech
liked

1 point words (4 letters)
0/18

cell
deli
dell
dill
heel
held
hell
hill
idle
keel
kill
lech
lede
leek
lice
lick
lied
like

💡 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	18	Look for common endings like "ed" and "ll".
5	9	Focus on combinations of "li" and "el".
6	14	Try using "ch" and "he" as starting patterns.
7	7	Explore longer combinations with "li" and "ed".
9	1	Be on the lookout for unique, longer words!

Letter Pattern Insights

Utilize these productive combinations to maximize your word potential:

"li" - a common prefix leading to many variations.
"ch" - effective for starting words.
"ed" - frequent endings that can help complete words.

Pangram Hints

Remember, pangrams are complete and encompass every letter. Look for a word that includes all the provided letters, especially focusing on using "L" as it’s the center letter!

Difficulty Guide

To find easier words, focus on shorter lengths (4 letters) and common patterns. For harder words, experiment with less common endings and longer lengths. If you find yourself stuck, return to the basics!

Today's Special Patterns

Look for combinations that start with "he", "chi", or "cl", as they are particularly abundant in this puzzle. These can lead to several valid words!

Pro Tips

1. Prioritize the most frequent endings like "ed" and "ll" to build your words.

2. Don’t shy away from rearranging letters to discover new combinations—sometimes words hide in plain sight!

3. Keep a list of confirmed words to help brainstorm additional options based on what you’ve already found.

Good luck, and remember to enjoy the challenge! You're doing great!

📊 Today's Puzzle Stats

Word Lengths:
4L: 18 words • 6L: 14 words • 5L: 9 words • 7L: 7 words • 9L: 1 words

Top Starting Patterns:
LI: 7 • CH: 6 • CHI: 6 • HE: 6

Common Endings:
ED: 17 • LED: 9 • LL: 7 • LE: 6

Letter Frequency:
E: 57 • D: 38 • I: 36

📊 Puzzle Analysis

Word Length Distribution

Starting Letter Distribution

Word Statistics

Average Length: 5.3 letters
Points per Word: 4.3
Shortest Word: 4 letters
Longest Word: 9 letters

Common Patterns

❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Spelling Bee May 01, 2026

What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee May 01, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for May 01, 2026 has 49 valid words. The center letter is L and the available letters are: C-D-E-H-I-K.

What are today's pangrams for May 01, 2026?

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

What are the highest-scoring words for May 01, 2026?

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

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