What are the highest-scoring words today?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams: flooding, folding, fondling. 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 340 points available across 63 words. The Genius level requires approximately 70% of the total points.

NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - May 11, 2026

Q: What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee May 11, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for May 11, 2026 has 63 valid words with a total of 340 points available. The center letter is L and the available letters are: D-F-G-I-N-O.

Q: What are today's pangrams for May 11, 2026?

Today's pangrams are: Flooding, Fondling, Folding. There are 3 pangrams in total. Pangrams are special words that use all available letters.

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NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - May 11, 2026

Welcome to today's complete Spelling Bee solutions! Find all 63 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

340

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Pangrams

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Center: L / Letters: D-F-G-I-N-O

🏆 Today's Pangrams

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

🏆 FLOODING (15 points)

🏆 FONDLING (15 points)

🏆 FOLDING (14 points)

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

📝 Complete Word List - All Today's Solutions

Today there are 63 valid words in total:

diddling, dildo, dill, doling, doll, dolling, doodling, fiddling, filing, fill, filling, fling, flinging, flog, flogging, flood, flooding, foil, foiling, fold, folding, folio, fondling, fool, fooling, giggling, gigolo, gild, gilding, gill, gilling, gliding, goggling, gold, golf, golfing, googling, googol, idling, idol, igloo, infill, infilling, lingo, lining, lion, lodging, logging, login, logo, loin, loll, lolling, long, longing, loon, niggling, nonillion, noodling, ogling, oiling, olio, oolong

🔍 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:

15 point words (8 letters)
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flooding 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆
fondling 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

14 point words (7 letters)
0/1

folding 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

9 point words (9 letters)
0/2

infilling
nonillion

8 point words (8 letters)
0/10

diddling
doodling
fiddling
flinging
flogging
giggling
goggling
googling
niggling
noodling

7 point words (7 letters)
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dolling
filling
foiling
fooling
gilding
gilling
gliding
golfing
lodging
logging
lolling
longing

6 point words (6 letters)
0/10

doling
filing
gigolo
googol
idling
infill
lining
ogling
oiling
oolong

5 point words (5 letters)
0/7

dildo
fling
flood
folio
igloo
lingo
login

1 point words (4 letters)
0/19

dill
doll
fill
flog
foil
fold
fool
gild
gill
gold
golf
idol
lion
logo
loin
loll
long
loon
olio

💡 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	19	Focus on common endings like 'ng' and 'll'.
5	7	Look for combinations of the center letter with others.
6	10	Explore middle placements for 'i' and 'o'.
7	13	Use 'ing' endings for extended options.
8	12	Think of compound words or variations with 'ing'.
9	2	Rare but worth exploring; think creatively!

Letter Pattern Insights

Maximize your scoring by focusing on these productive combinations:

Start with lo and fo to unlock several words.
Utilize the endings ng and ing for more options.
Experiment with li and ol in different placements.

Pangram Hints

While searching for the elusive pangrams, consider words that use all the letters strategically. Look for long words where the center letter 'L' plays a key role. Keep an eye out for the most common starting and ending patterns!

Difficulty Guide

To find easier words, start with 4-letter combinations and common endings like 'ng' and 'll'. For harder words, explore the 7- and 8-letter options, which often require a deeper understanding of the letter combinations.

Today's Special Patterns

Pay attention to words that begin with 'fl', 'gi', and 'go'. These patterns are particularly fruitful in this puzzle. Also, don't forget about the power of 'in' and 'li' combinations that can lead to longer words.

Pro Tips

For advanced players, consider these strategies:

Use a systematic approach—try every combination of the letters around 'L'.
Cross-reference common letter pairings with the center letter to find hidden gems.
Practice thinking in terms of prefixes and suffixes, especially with 'ing' and 'ly'.

Good luck and happy spelling!

📊 Today's Puzzle Stats

Word Lengths:
4L: 19 words • 7L: 13 words • 8L: 12 words • 6L: 10 words • 5L: 7 words

Top Starting Patterns:
LO: 10 • FO: 8 • FL: 6 • GI: 6

Common Endings:
NG: 35 • ING: 33 • LL: 6 • ILL: 4

Letter Frequency:
G: 70 • I: 68 • O: 62

📊 Puzzle Analysis

Word Length Distribution

Starting Letter Distribution

Word Statistics

Average Length: 6.0 letters
Points per Word: 5.4
Shortest Word: 4 letters
Longest Word: 9 letters

Common Patterns

❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Spelling Bee May 11, 2026

What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee May 11, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for May 11, 2026 has 63 valid words. The center letter is L and the available letters are: D-F-G-I-N-O.

What are today's pangrams for May 11, 2026?

Today's pangrams are: Flooding, Fondling, Folding. There are 3 pangrams in total.

What are the highest-scoring words for May 11, 2026?

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

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