What are the highest-scoring words today?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams: facelift, facilitate. 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 309 points available across 66 words. The Genius level requires approximately 70% of the total points.

NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - September 08, 2026

Q: What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee September 08, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for September 08, 2026 has 66 valid words with a total of 309 points available. The center letter is I and the available letters are: A-C-E-F-L-T.

Q: What are today's pangrams for September 08, 2026?

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

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NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - September 08, 2026

Welcome to today's complete Spelling Bee solutions! Find all 66 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

309

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Pangrams

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Center: I / Letters: A-C-E-F-L-T

🏆 Today's Pangrams

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

🏆 FACILITATE (17 points)

🏆 FACELIFT (15 points)

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

📝 Complete Word List - All Today's Solutions

Today there are 66 valid words in total:

acacia, acai, acetic, affiliate, afflict, alit, atilt, attic, cacti, calcite, cattail, celiac, celli, cilia, cite, cliff, eclectic, elicit, elite, facelift, facial, facile, facilitate, fail, fiat, fief, fife, file, filet, filial, fill, fillet, flail, flit, icefall, icicle, iliac, illicit, italic, lactic, laic, laical, lattice, leftie, lice, licit, life, lift, lilac, lilt, lite, little, tacit, tactic, tactical, tactile, tail, tali, tallit, tiff, tile, till, tilt, titillate, title, tittle

🔍 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:

17 point words (10 letters)
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facilitate 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

15 point words (8 letters)
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facelift 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

9 point words (9 letters)
0/2

affiliate
titillate

8 point words (8 letters)
0/2

eclectic
tactical

7 point words (7 letters)
0/7

afflict
calcite
cattail
icefall
illicit
lattice
tactile

6 point words (6 letters)
0/17

acacia
acetic
celiac
elicit
facial
facile
filial
fillet
icicle
italic
lactic
laical
leftie
little
tactic
tallit
tittle

5 point words (5 letters)
0/14

atilt
attic
cacti
celli
cilia
cliff
elite
filet
flail
iliac
licit
lilac
tacit
title

1 point words (4 letters)
0/22

acai
alit
cite
fail
fiat
fief
fife
file
fill
flit
laic
lice
life
lift
lilt
lite
tail
tali
tiff
tile
till
tilt

💡 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	Tip
4	22	Focus on common prefixes and suffixes.
5	14	Look for combinations of the center letter 'I'.
6	17	Utilize the letter 'L' which appears frequently.
7	7	Explore longer words for higher points.

Letter Pattern Insights

To maximize your success, try focusing on these productive combinations:

"li" and "il" - These can form the basis of several words.
"ti" and "ic" - Look for variations that end with these.
"ac" - This combination leads to versatile word formations.

Pangram Hints

To unlock the pangrams, think of words that use every letter at least once. Consider the unique letter combinations and look for common endings that fit the criteria.

Difficulty Guide

To differentiate between easier and more challenging words:

Start with the common 4-letter words; they are your best friends!
For harder options, explore the 6 and 7-letter words that may use less common patterns.
Use the center letter 'I' effectively in longer words for higher scoring opportunities.

Today's Special Patterns

Watch out for combinations starting with "fa", "ta", and "li". These prefixes are especially productive in this puzzle, leading to a variety of valid words.

Pro Tips

Elevate your game with these advanced strategies:

Consider letter frequency—'L' and 'I' are your key allies today.
Mix and match common endings like "le", "te", and "ic" to create new words.
Don't hesitate to rearrange letters; the right combinations can yield surprising results!

Good luck! Stay focused and enjoy the challenge!

📊 Today's Puzzle Stats

Word Lengths:
4L: 22 words • 6L: 17 words • 5L: 14 words • 7L: 7 words • 8L: 3 words

Top Starting Patterns:
FI: 8 • LI: 8 • TA: 7 • TI: 7

Common Endings:
LE: 8 • TE: 7 • IC: 7 • IT: 7

Letter Frequency:
L: 68 • T: 60 • A: 46

📊 Puzzle Analysis

Word Length Distribution

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Starting Letter Distribution

Word Statistics

Average Length: 5.5 letters
Points per Word: 4.7
Shortest Word: 4 letters
Longest Word: 10 letters

Common Patterns

❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Spelling Bee September 08, 2026

What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee September 08, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for September 08, 2026 has 66 valid words. The center letter is I and the available letters are: A-C-E-F-L-T.

What are today's pangrams for September 08, 2026?

Today's pangrams are: Facelift, Facilitate. There are 2 pangrams in total.

What are the highest-scoring words for September 08, 2026?

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

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