NYT Spelling Bee August 17 2026 Answers
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39 WORDS1 PANGRAM POINTSThe seven letters for August 17 2026 — every word must use the center letter.
Hint
The pangram has 7 letters and starts with P
PRODIGY
Full word list
38 MORE WORDSEvery accepted answer with its point value — hidden until you're ready.
DODGY5DODO1DOGGO5DOGGY5DOOR1DOPY1DORY1DROID5DROOP5DROOPY6DROP1GOOD1GOODY5GOOP1GOOPY5GORP1GORY1GRODY5GROG1GROGGY6GYRO1ODOR1OPIOID6ORGY1POGO1POOP1POOR1POPPY5PRIOR5PRIORY6PROD1PRODIGY14PROP1PYRO1RIGOR5ROOD1ROPY1YOGI1
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How Spelling Bee works
Make as many words as you can from seven letters — every word must be at least four letters and include the center letter. Four-letter words score 1 point, longer words score their length, and a pangram (uses all seven letters) earns a 7-point bonus. Reach “Genius” without spoilers using our hint first. Play at nytimes.com.