NYT Spelling Bee May 18 2026 Answers
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17 WORDS1 PANGRAM POINTSThe seven letters for May 18 2026 — every word must use the center letter.
Hint
The pangram has 8 letters and starts with C
CHUTZPAH
Full word list
16 MORE WORDSEvery accepted answer with its point value — hidden until you're ready.
CAPTCHA7CATCHUP7CHAP1CHUPPAH7CHUTZPAH15CUPPA5CUTUP5PACT1PAPA1PATCH5PATH1PHAT1PUPA1PUTT1PUTZ1TAPA1
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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.