Spelling Bee Answers Today
Edited by Sam Ezersky
Pangram Today
Saturday, September 5th, 2026
Answers Today
Tap a word for its definition
4-Letter Words10
1 pt each5-Letter Words12
5 pts each6-Letter Words11
6 pts each7-Letter Words8
7 pts each8-Letter Words2
8 pts each9-Letter Words2
9 pts each10-Letter Words2
10 pts eachTwo-Letter List
How many words start with each two-letter pair
- ai–1
- an–1
- ca–2
- ga–3
- gi–2
- im–3
- ma–21
- mi–12
- na–1
- ni–1
Today's Rankings
Points needed for each rank
- Beginner0 pts(0%)
- Good Start13 pts(5%)
- Moving Up38 pts(15%)
- Good63 pts(25%)
- Solid101 pts(40%)
- Nice127 pts(50%)
- Great152 pts(60%)
- Amazing164 pts(65%)
- Genius177 pts(70%)
- Queen Bee253 pts(100%)
Path to Genius
- Genius takes between 24 and 39 words, depending on which ones you find.
- You need at least a 7-letter word to reach Genius.
- Skip the pangram and you need 75% of the remaining 236 points.
- Find the pangram (17 pts) and you only need 68% of the rest.
Letter Distribution
Words by starting letter · yellow = pangram starter
- a2
- c2
- g5
- i3
- m33
- n2
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Looking for the Spelling Bee answers today? The Saturday, September 5, 2026 puzzle uses center letter M with A, C, G, I, K, N around it, and has 47 words worth 253 points — you need 177 points for Genius. Every word is listed below by length, along with the pangram and the day's rank thresholds.
Spelling Bee answers today (Sep 5, 2026)
Every accepted word, grouped by length. Words must use the center letter and be at least four letters long.
All 47 answers by length
Letter clues: Center letter M · Outer letters A C G I K N
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 4-letter words (10) | CAMI, IMAM, MAGI, MAIM, MAIN, MAKI, MAMA, MICA, MINI, MINK |
| 5-letter words (12) | ANIMA, GAMIN, GAMMA, MAGIC, MAGMA, MAMMA, MANGA, MANIA, MANIC, MANNA, MIMIC, MINIM |
| 6-letter words (11) | AIMING, CAIMAN, GAMING, MACING, MAKING, MANIAC, MIKING, MIMING, MINIMA, MINING, NAMING |
| 7-letter words (8) | GIMMICK, IMAGING, MAIMING, MANAKIN, MANIKIN, MANNING, MINCING, MINICAM |
| 8-letter words (2) | MAGICIAN, MANAGING |
| 9-letter words (2) | IMAGINING, MIMICKING |
| 10-letter words (2) | GIMMICKING, NICKNAMING |
Today's pangram & points
The numbers that matter for Saturday, September 5, 2026: the pangram, the Genius threshold (70% of all points), and the Queen Bee maximum.
| Mode | Answers |
|---|---|
| Pangram | NICKNAMING |
| Genius | 177 points |
| Queen Bee | 253 points (all 47 words) |
The pangram — the word using all seven letters — is NICKNAMING, worth 17 points on its own.
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How NYT Spelling Bee works
Spelling Bee gives you seven letters in a hive and asks one thing: make as many valid words as you can. Three rules cover the whole game.
| Mode | What's different |
|---|---|
| 1. Make words from 7 letters | Build words of four letters or more using the day's seven letters. Letters can be reused as often as you like. |
| 2. Always use the center letter | Every valid word must contain the letter in the middle of the hive — that's the only hard rule. |
| 3. Find the pangram | At least one answer uses all seven letters. It's worth the most points and is the key to reaching Genius. |
Tips for solving Spelling Bee
- Hunt for the pangram first — it's worth 7 bonus points and finding it usually reveals several shorter words hiding inside it.
- Try common prefixes and suffixes (RE-, UN-, -ING, -ED, -ER) with the center letter to stretch words you've already found.
- Letters repeat, so double letters are always in play — think NOON, MAMA, or LULL patterns.
- If you're stuck, sort your found words by starting letter; a letter you haven't started a word with yet is usually hiding something.
- You don't need every word for Genius — it's 70% of the total points, so long words and the pangram get you most of the way.
What is NYT Spelling Bee?
Spelling Bee is the New York Times' daily word game, edited by Sam Ezersky. You're given seven letters arranged in a hive and must make as many words as you can — each at least four letters long and always using the center letter. Points scale with word length, a pangram using all seven letters earns a 7-point bonus, and ranks run from Beginner up to Genius (70% of the possible points) and the elusive Queen Bee (every word found). The NYT releases a new puzzle every day at 3 a.m. ET; this page rolls to the next day's answers for everyone at midnight Eastern and publishes the full word list as soon as the puzzle is live.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Spelling Bee pangram today?
The pangram for Saturday, September 5, 2026 is NICKNAMING — it uses all seven letters and carries a 7-point bonus.
How many words are in the Spelling Bee today?
The Saturday, September 5, 2026 puzzle accepts 47 words worth a combined 253 points.
How many points do I need for Genius?
Genius is 70% of the total — 177 points for this puzzle. Queen Bee means finding every word for all 253 points.
What time do new Spelling Bee puzzles come out?
The NYT releases a new Spelling Bee every day at 3 a.m. Eastern Time. This page rolls to the next day's answers for everyone at midnight Eastern, and the word list fills in as soon as the puzzle is live.
Does every word have to use the center letter?
Yes — every valid word must include the center letter, be at least four letters long, and use only the day's seven letters (repeats allowed).