NYT Spelling Bee October 17 2026 Answers
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34 WORDS1 PANGRAM POINTSThe seven letters for October 17 2026 — every word must use the center letter.
Hint
The pangram has 8 letters and starts with A
AMBULANT
Full word list
33 MORE WORDSEvery accepted answer with its point value — hidden until you're ready.
ALBUM5ALUM1ALUMNA6AMBULANT15AUTUMN6AUTUMNAL8BALM1BANTAM6BLAM1LAMA1LAMB1LLAMA5MALL1MALT1MAMA1MAMBA5MAMMA5MAMMAL6MANNA5MANTA5MANUAL6MAUL1MULL1MUTANT6MUTT1MUTUAL6MUUMUU6NUMB1NUMBAT6TANTALUM8TUMULT6UMLAUT6UNMAN5
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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.