What are the highest-scoring words today?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams: combatant, noncombatant. 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 201 points available across 38 words. The Genius level requires approximately 70% of the total points.

NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - May 12, 2026

Q: What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee May 12, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for May 12, 2026 has 38 valid words with a total of 201 points available. The center letter is C and the available letters are: A-B-M-N-O-T.

Q: What are today's pangrams for May 12, 2026?

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

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NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - May 12, 2026

Welcome to today's complete Spelling Bee solutions! Find all 38 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

201

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Pangrams

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Center: C / Letters: A-B-M-N-O-T

🏆 Today's Pangrams

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

🏆 NONCOMBATANT (19 points)

🏆 COMBATANT (16 points)

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

📝 Complete Word List - All Today's Solutions

Today there are 38 valid words in total:

bacon, banc, bobcat, cabana, cacao, camo, cancan, canna, cannon, cannot, canon, cant, cantata, canton, catacomb, coat, coca, cocoa, cocoon, coma, comb, combat, combatant, combo, comma, common, concoct, contact, coot, cotton, noncom, noncombatant, octant, taco, tact, tobacco, toccata, tomcat

🔍 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:

19 point words (12 letters)
0/1

noncombatant 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

16 point words (9 letters)
0/1

combatant 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

8 point words (8 letters)
0/1

catacomb

7 point words (7 letters)
0/5

cantata
concoct
contact
tobacco
toccata

6 point words (6 letters)
0/13

bobcat
cabana
cancan
cannon
cannot
canton
cocoon
combat
common
cotton
noncom
octant
tomcat

5 point words (5 letters)
0/7

bacon
cacao
canna
canon
cocoa
combo
comma

1 point words (4 letters)
0/10

banc
camo
cant
coat
coca
coma
comb
coot
taco
tact

💡 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
6	13	Focus on combining 'co' and 'an' for high-scoring words.
5	7	Look for common endings like 'ant' and 'ct'.
4	10	Utilize 'co' and 'an' to form shorter words.
7	5	Combine 'com' and 'on' for longer options.
8	1	Check for potential compound words.

Letter Pattern Insights

Focus on these productive combinations to maximize your score:

co: Frequently found at the start of words.
ca: A great way to begin many words.
an: Commonly appears in the middle or end.

Pangram Hints

Two pangrams are hidden within this puzzle. Look for words that utilize all available letters. Think of words that start with 'co' and use 'n' and 't' effectively!

Difficulty Guide

To find easier words, start with the common patterns mentioned earlier. For harder words, explore less common letter combinations or try to form longer words with more letters involved.

Today's Special Patterns

This puzzle features unique patterns such as 'non' and 'ant'. Consider how these can attach to the center letter 'C' for additional word formation.

Pro Tips

- Start by listing all the words that can be created with 'C' as the center letter, then branch out with the other letters.

- Keep an eye on suffixes like 'ant' and 'on' to help in word construction.

- Don't forget to look for plurals or variations of existing words, as they can often yield additional points!

📊 Today's Puzzle Stats

Word Lengths:
6L: 13 words • 4L: 10 words • 5L: 7 words • 7L: 5 words • 9L: 1 words

Top Starting Patterns:
CO: 15 • CA: 12 • CAN: 8 • COM: 7

Common Endings:
ON: 7 • NT: 4 • ANT: 4 • AT: 4

Letter Frequency:
O: 42 • A: 41 • N: 30

📊 Puzzle Analysis

Word Length Distribution

12L

Starting Letter Distribution

Word Statistics

Average Length: 5.7 letters
Points per Word: 5.3
Shortest Word: 4 letters
Longest Word: 12 letters

Common Patterns

❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Spelling Bee May 12, 2026

What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee May 12, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for May 12, 2026 has 38 valid words. The center letter is C and the available letters are: A-B-M-N-O-T.

What are today's pangrams for May 12, 2026?

Today's pangrams are: Combatant, Noncombatant. There are 2 pangrams in total.

What are the highest-scoring words for May 12, 2026?

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

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