What are the highest-scoring words today?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams: chromium. 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 140 points available across 30 words. The Genius level requires approximately 70% of the total points.

NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - September 26, 2026

Q: What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee September 26, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for September 26, 2026 has 30 valid words with a total of 140 points available. The center letter is O and the available letters are: C-H-I-M-R-U.

Q: What are today's pangrams for September 26, 2026?

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

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NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - September 26, 2026

Welcome to today's complete Spelling Bee solutions! Find all 30 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

140

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Pangrams

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Center: O / Letters: C-H-I-M-R-U

🏆 Today's Pangrams

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

🏆 CHROMIUM (15 points)

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

📝 Complete Word List - All Today's Solutions

Today there are 30 valid words in total:

choir, chromium, churro, cocci, coho, coir, comic, couch, croc, croci, crouch, curio, hooch, horror, hour, humor, ichor, micro, mirror, mochi, mooch, moor, morocco, mucho, occur, ouch, rococo, romcom, room, rumor

🔍 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:

15 point words (8 letters)
0/1

chromium 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

7 point words (7 letters)
0/1

morocco

6 point words (6 letters)
0/6

churro
crouch
horror
mirror
rococo
romcom

5 point words (5 letters)
0/15

choir
cocci
comic
couch
croci
curio
hooch
humor
ichor
micro
mochi
mooch
mucho
occur
rumor

1 point words (4 letters)
0/7

coho
coir
croc
hour
moor
ouch
room

💡 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 Letters	7	Focus on common patterns starting with 'co' and 'ho'.
5 Letters	15	Explore combinations of 'ro' and 'ch'.
6 Letters	6	Look for words that end in 'or' or 'ir'.
7 Letters	1	This longer word may be a bit trickier; think creatively!
8 Letters	1	This is likely the pangram—keep your eyes peeled!

Letter Pattern Insights

To maximize your score, focus on these productive combinations:

ro: Found in numerous words, try starting or ending with it.
ch: A key part of many words, especially in the middle.
co: Perfect for starting words; think of all variations!

Pangram Hints

Remember, the pangram will use all the letters, including 'O'. Look for longer words that incorporate this central letter effectively. It’s often a unique combination of letters that you might not expect!

Difficulty Guide

To find easier words, start with common 4 and 5 letter words. For harder words, delve into the 6 letters and try to think outside the box with less common endings like 'uch' or 'oir'.

Today's Special Patterns

This puzzle features a strong presence of 'or' and 'ch' at the end of words. Consider how these might appear at the beginning or within words as well!

Pro Tips

Take your time to explore various permutations of the letters. Don't hesitate to use the center letter 'O' creatively as it connects many of the possible combinations. Additionally, think of prefixes and suffixes that can lead you to new words!

📊 Today's Puzzle Stats

Word Lengths:
5L: 15 words • 4L: 7 words • 6L: 6 words • 8L: 1 words • 7L: 1 words

Top Starting Patterns:
CO: 5 • MO: 4 • CH: 3 • CR: 3

Common Endings:
OR: 6 • CH: 5 • UCH: 3 • IR: 2

Letter Frequency:
C: 33 • R: 27 • H: 16

📊 Puzzle Analysis

Word Length Distribution

Starting Letter Distribution

Word Statistics

Average Length: 5.1 letters
Points per Word: 4.7
Shortest Word: 4 letters
Longest Word: 8 letters

Common Patterns

❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Spelling Bee September 26, 2026

What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee September 26, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for September 26, 2026 has 30 valid words. The center letter is O and the available letters are: C-H-I-M-R-U.

What are today's pangrams for September 26, 2026?

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

What are the highest-scoring words for September 26, 2026?

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

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