NYT Spelling Bee August 21 2026 Answers
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24 WORDS1 PANGRAM POINTSThe seven letters for August 21 2026 — every word must use the center letter.
Hint
The pangram has 9 letters and starts with G
GROUNDHOG
Full word list
23 MORE WORDSEvery accepted answer with its point value — hidden until you're ready.
DOUGH5DOUR1DRUG1DUGONG6DUNG1DUNNO5GOURD5GROUND6GROUNDHOG16GURU1HOUND5HOUR1HUNG1NOUN1NUNHOOD7ROUGH5ROUND5RUNG1UDON1UNDO1UNGROUND8UNHOOD6UNHUNG6
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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.