NYT Spelling Bee July 16 2026 Answers
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38 WORDS1 PANGRAM POINTSThe seven letters for July 16 2026 — every word must use the center letter.
Hint
The pangram has 8 letters and starts with A
ACRIDITY
Full word list
37 MORE WORDSEvery accepted answer with its point value — hidden until you're ready.
ACID1ACIDIC6ACIDITY7ACIDY5ACRID5ACRIDITY15ADDICT6ARCADIA7ARID1ARIDITY7CADDY5CARD1CARDIAC7CICADA6DADDY5DAIRY5DART1DATA1DIACRITIC9DIARY5DICTA5DIDACT6DIDACTIC8DIRT1DIRTY5DITTY5DRAT1DRAY1DRYAD5DYAD1RADAR5RADII5RAID1TARDY5TIDY1TRIAD5YARD1
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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.