NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - May 13, 2026
Welcome to today's complete Spelling Bee solutions! Find all 31 valid words, 1 pangram, strategic hints, and use our Word Checker tool below.
Total Words
31
Total Points
121
Pangrams
1
Center: L / Letters: A-B-D-I-R-Z
L
🏆 Today's Pangrams
Pangrams are words that use all available letters. Today there are 1 pangram:
🏆 BLIZZARD (15 points)
💡 Tip: Pangrams are the highest-scoring words in the game!
📝 Complete Word List - All Today's Solutions
Today there are 31 valid words in total:
airball, alibi, aril, bail, bald, ball, ballad, bilabial, bill, billiard, biradial, blab, blizzard, bridal, dial, dill, drill, labia, labial, laid, lair, lard, liar, lira, lizard, radial, rail, railbird, rial, ribald, rill
🔍 Word Checker Tool
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📋 Words Organized by Points
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15 point words (8 letters)
0/1
8 point words (8 letters)
0/4
7 point words (7 letters)
0/1
6 point words (6 letters)
0/6
5 point words (5 letters)
0/3
1 point words (4 letters)
0/16
💡 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 | 16 | Focus on common prefixes like 'la', 'bi', and 'ra'. |
| 5 | 3 | Explore variations of 'bill', 'bald', and 'lair'. |
| 6 | 6 | Look for 'bald', 'billi', 'laird'. |
| 7 | 1 | Consider the pangram; it's likely a longer word! |
| 8 | 5 | Think about 'balding', 'blizzard'; use all letters! |
Letter Pattern Insights
Focus on these productive combinations to maximize your word creation:
- 'al' - A key combination, found in many words.
- 'il' - Look for variations in endings.
- 'bi' and 'la' - Great for starting words.
Pangram Hints
The pangram is a word that uses all letters at least once. It likely features the center letter 'L' prominently, so think of longer words that might fit this mold!
Difficulty Guide
To find easier words, focus on common patterns and shorter lengths (4-5 letters). For harder words, look towards the 6-8 letter range and consider less familiar prefixes and suffixes.
Today's Special Patterns
This puzzle favors 'al' and 'il' endings, which appear frequently. Look for words that can start with 'la', 'ba', or 'bi', and then explore potential endings.
Pro Tips
Try these advanced strategies:
- When stuck, rearrange letters and think of all possible combinations.
- Use the center letter 'L' as an anchor to build around with other letters.
- Don't ignore the potential of plural forms or alternative tenses.
Keep at it! With patience and strategy, you'll uncover all the words in no time!
📊 Today's Puzzle Stats
Word Lengths:
4L: 16 words • 6L: 6 words • 8L: 5 words • 5L: 3 words • 7L: 1 words
4L: 16 words • 6L: 6 words • 8L: 5 words • 5L: 3 words • 7L: 1 words
Top Starting Patterns:
LA: 5 • BA: 4 • BI: 4 • BAL: 3
LA: 5 • BA: 4 • BI: 4 • BAL: 3
Common Endings:
AL: 7 • LL: 6 • IAL: 6 • RD: 5
AL: 7 • LL: 6 • IAL: 6 • RD: 5
Letter Frequency:
A: 34 • I: 31 • B: 19
A: 34 • I: 31 • B: 19
📊 Puzzle Analysis
Word Length Distribution
Starting Letter Distribution
Word Statistics
Average Length: 5.2 letters
Points per Word: 3.9
Shortest Word: 4 letters
Longest Word: 8 letters
Points per Word: 3.9
Shortest Word: 4 letters
Longest Word: 8 letters
Common Patterns
LA
5
BA
4
BI
4
LI
3
RA
3
RI
3
BL
2
DI
2
❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Spelling Bee May 13, 2026
What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee May 13, 2026?
The NYT Spelling Bee for May 13, 2026 has 31 valid words. The center letter is L and the available letters are: A-B-D-I-R-Z.
What are today's pangrams for May 13, 2026?
Today's pangrams are: Blizzard. There are 1 pangram in total.
What are the highest-scoring words for May 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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