NYT Spelling Bee Answers Today – All Words, Pangram & Hints

NYT Spelling Bee · Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Today’s Spelling Bee answers

Every answer, the pangram, and sting-free hints for today’s puzzle. We’re up when the bee wakes at 3 a.m. ET — so you don’t have to be.

18
Words
79
Points
1
Pangram
55
Genius at
Full word analysis for today →
C
I
K
M
N
U
H

Every answer must use the center letter H.

PangrammunchkinUses all 7 letters · 15 points

All 18 answers

Tap any word for a quick dictionary definition. The pangram gets a ★.

CStarting with C8 words
chic1
chichi6
chick5
chin1
chuck5
chum1
chunk5
cinch5
HStarting with H3 words
hick1
hunch5
hunk1
IStarting with I1 word
inch1
KStarting with K1 word
kimchi6
MStarting with M3 words
much1
munch5
★munchkinpangram15
NStarting with N2 words
nunchuck8
nunchuk7
Blurred so you can’t peek by accident.

Hints without the sting

Not ready for spoilers? Here’s how today’s words begin — the first two letters, and how many answers start with each pair.

ch 7ci 1hi 1hu 2in 1ki 1mu 3nu 2
Yesterday · Monday, October 19, 2026
EGHILNW
31 words · 153 points · Pangram: wheeling
Yesterday’s full answers →

Good to know

What is the NYT Spelling Bee?

A daily word game from The New York Times. You get seven letters arranged in a honeycomb and make as many words as you can - four letters minimum, and every word must use the center letter.

When are the answers posted?

A new puzzle lands at 3 a.m. ET - the bee is an early riser. We publish the letters, the pangram, and the full word list for every puzzle each morning.

How does scoring work?

Four-letter words earn 1 point, longer words earn a point per letter, and a pangram adds a 7-point bonus. Reach 70% of the total and the game crowns you Genius.

What exactly is a pangram?

A word that uses all seven letters at least once. Every puzzle has at least one, and it is always the best-paying word of the day.