NYT Spelling Bee March 16 2026 Answers
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39 WORDS1 PANGRAM POINTSThe seven letters for March 16 2026 — every word must use the center letter.
Hint
The pangram has 9 letters and starts with E
EXCELLING
Full word list
38 MORE WORDSEvery accepted answer with its point value — hidden until you're ready.
CEILING7CLING5CLINGING8CLINIC6EGGING6ENGINE6EXCELLENCE10EXCELLING16EXILING7GELLING7GENE1GENIE5GENII5GIGGING7GIGGLING8GILLING7GINNING7GLEN1ICING5INCLINE7INCLINING9INNIE5INNING6LEGGING7LENIENCE8LIEN1LINE1LINEN5LINING6NEGLIGEE8NEGLIGENCE10NENE1NICE1NIECE5NIGGLE6NIGGLING8NINE1NIXING6
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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.