NYT Spelling Bee May 1 2026 Answers
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50 WORDS1 PANGRAM POINTSThe seven letters for May 1 2026 — every word must use the center letter.
Hint
The pangram has 9 letters and starts with C
CHILDLIKE
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49 MORE WORDSEvery accepted answer with its point value — hidden until you're ready.
CELL1CELLED6CELLI5CHICLE6CHILD5CHILDLIKE16CHILI5CHILL5CHILLED7CICHLID7CLICHE6CLICHED7CLICK5CLICKED7DECKLE6DELI1DELL1DIDDLE6DIDDLED7DILL1ELIDE5ELIDED6HECKLE6HECKLED7HEEL1HEELED6HELD1HELL1HILL1HILLED6ICICLE6IDLE1IDLED5KEEL1KEELED6KILL1KILLED6LECH1LEDE1LEECH5LEECHED7LEEK1LICE1LICK1LICKED6LIDDED6LIED1LIKE1LIKED5
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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.