NYT Spelling Bee October 20 2026 Answers
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19 WORDS1 PANGRAM POINTSThe seven letters for October 20 2026 — every word must use the center letter.
Hint
The pangram has 8 letters and starts with M
MUNCHKIN
Full word list
18 MORE WORDSEvery accepted answer with its point value — hidden until you're ready.
CHIC1CHICHI6CHICK5CHIN1CHUCK5CHUM1CHUNK5CINCH5HICK1HUNCH5HUNK1INCH1KIMCHI6MUCH1MUNCH5MUNCHKIN15NUNCHUCK8NUNCHUK7
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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.