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NYT Spelling Bee answers & analysis

CDEHITP

Monday, September 7, 2026

Edited by Sam Ezersky

Words
41
Points
201
Genius
140
Pangram
1

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  • cheep

    verb — Of a small bird, to make short, high-pitched sounds sounding like "cheep".

    noun — A short, high-pitched sound made by a small bird.

    interjection — The short, high-pitched sound made by a small bird.

    verb — To express in a chirping tone.

    Appeared in 5 recorded puzzles.

  • cheeped

    verb — Of a small bird, to make short, high-pitched sounds sounding like "cheep".

    verb — To express in a chirping tone.

    Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.

  • chip

    noun — A small piece broken from a larger piece of solid material.

    verb — To chop or cut into small pieces.

    noun — A damaged area of a surface where a small piece has been broken off.

    noun — (games) A token used in place of cash.

    noun — A sovereign (the coin).

    noun — A circuit fabricated in one piece on a small, thin substrate.

    Appeared in 4 recorded puzzles.

  • chipped

    verb — To break small pieces from.

    adjective — Having one or more chips (small pieces) missing.

    verb — To chop or cut into small pieces.

    verb — (often with "in") to contribute.

    verb — To become chipped.

    verb — To play a shot hitting the ball predominantly upwards rather than forwards. In association football specifically, when the shot is a shot on goal, the opposing goalkeeper may be the direct object of the verb, rather than the ball.

    Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.

  • deep

    adjective — (of a physical distance) Extending far away from a point of reference, especially downwards.

    adjective — (sleep) Sound, heavy (describing a state of sleep from which one is not easily awoken).

    adjective — (sound, voice) Low in pitch.

    adjective — Immersed, submerged (in).

    adjective — (of a color) Highly saturated.

    adjective — (intellectual, social) Complex, involved.

    Appeared in 5 recorded puzzles.

  • depict

    verb — To render a representation of something, using words, sounds, images, or other means.

    adjective — Depicted.

    Appeared in 2 recorded puzzles.

  • depicted

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    Appeared in 2 recorded puzzles.

  • depth

    noun — The vertical distance below a surface; the degree to which something is deep

    noun — The distance between the front and the back, as the depth of a drawer or closet

    noun — The intensity, complexity, strength, seriousness or importance of an emotion, situation, etc.

    noun — Lowness

    noun — (colors) the total palette of available colors

    noun — The property of appearing three-dimensional

  • dipped

    verb — To lower into a liquid.

    verb — To immerse oneself; to become plunged in a liquid; to sink.

    verb — (of a value or rate) To decrease slightly.

    verb — To lower a light's beam.

    verb — To plunge or engage thoroughly in any affair.

    verb — To use a dip stick to check oil level in an engine.

    Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.

  • epee

    noun — A sharp-pointed dueling sword with a bell-shaped guard, used (with the end blunted) in sport fencing.

    Appeared in 9 recorded puzzles.

  • epic

    adjective — Momentously heroic; grand in scale or character

    adjective — Extending beyond the usual or ordinary.

    noun — An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity, demigod (heroic epic), other legend or traditional hero.

    adjective — Of, or relating to, an epic.

    noun — A series of events considered appropriate to an epic.

    noun — In software development, a large or extended user story.

    Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.

  • epithet

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    Appeared in 2 recorded puzzles.

  • hippie

    noun — (1960s slang; still widely used in reference to that era) One who chooses not to conform to prevailing social norms: especially one who subscribes to values or actions such as acceptance or self-practice of recreational drug use, liberal or radical sexual mores, advocacy of communal living, strong pacifism or anti-war sentiment, etc.

    noun — Someone who dresses in a hippie style.

    noun — (modern slang) A person who keeps an unkempt or sloppy appearance and wearing unusually long hair (for males), and because of it, often stereotyped as a deadbeat.

    adjective — Of or pertaining to hippies.

    adjective — Not conforming to generally accepted standards.

    noun — (1950s slang) A teenager who imitated the beatniks.

    Appeared in 7 recorded puzzles.

  • peed

    verb — To urinate.

    verb — (mildly vulgar) To drizzle.

    Appeared in 5 recorded puzzles.

  • peep

    verb — To look, especially through a narrow opening, or while trying not to be seen or noticed.

    noun — A quick look or glimpse, especially a furtive one.

    noun — A quiet sound, particularly one from a baby bird.

    verb — To make a soft, shrill noise like a baby bird.

    noun — A feeble utterance or complaint.

    verb — To begin to appear; to look forth from concealment; to make the first appearance.

    Appeared in 9 recorded puzzles.

  • peeped

    verb — To look, especially through a narrow opening, or while trying not to be seen or noticed.

    verb — To make a soft, shrill noise like a baby bird.

    verb — To begin to appear; to look forth from concealment; to make the first appearance.

    verb — To speak briefly with a quiet voice.

    Appeared in 5 recorded puzzles.

  • pepped

    verb — To inject with energy and enthusiasm.

    Appeared in 5 recorded puzzles.

  • peptic

    noun — An agent that promotes digestion.

    adjective — Of, pertaining to, capable of, or aiding digestion.

    noun — (in the plural) The digestive organs.

    adjective — Of or pertaining to pepsin.

    Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.

  • peptide

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    Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.

  • petit

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    Appeared in 4 recorded puzzles.

  • petite

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    Appeared in 4 recorded puzzles.

  • petted

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    Appeared in 4 recorded puzzles.

  • piece

    noun — A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts.

    noun — A single item belonging to a class of similar items

    noun — An artistic creation, such as a painting, sculpture, musical composition, literary work, etc.

    noun — An article published in the press.

    verb — (usually with together) To assemble (something real or figurative).

    noun — A slice or other quantity of bread, eaten on its own; a sandwich or light snack.

    Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.

  • pieced

    verb — (usually with together) To assemble (something real or figurative).

    verb — To make, enlarge, or repair, by the addition of a piece or pieces; to patch; often with out.

    verb — To produce a work of graffiti more complex than a tag.

    Appeared in 4 recorded puzzles.

  • pied

    adjective — Having two or more colors, especially black and white.

    adjective — Decorated or colored in blotches.

    verb — To hit in the face with a pie, either for comic effect or as a means of protest (see also pieing).

    verb — To spill or mix printing type.

    verb — To go around (a corner) in a guarded manner.

    verb — (of printing types) To reduce to confusion; to jumble.

    Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.

  • pipe

    noun — Meanings relating to a hollow conduit.

    noun — Meanings relating to a smoking implement.

    noun — Meanings relating to a wind instrument.

    verb — To convey or transport (something) by means of pipes.

    verb — To play (music) on a pipe instrument, such as a bagpipe or a flute.

    verb — To create or decorate with piping (icing).

    Appeared in 10 recorded puzzles.

  • piped

    verb — To convey or transport (something) by means of pipes.

    verb — To create or decorate with piping (icing).

    verb — To shout loudly and at high pitch.

    verb — To lead or conduct as if by pipes, especially by wired transmission.

    adjective — Shaped like a pipe; tubular.

    verb — To play (music) on a pipe instrument, such as a bagpipe or a flute.

    Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.

  • pipet

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    Appeared in 4 recorded puzzles.

  • pipette

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    Appeared in 4 recorded puzzles.

  • pipit

    noun — Any of various small passerine birds, mainly from the genus Anthus, that are often drab, ground feeding insectivores of open country.

    Appeared in 9 recorded puzzles.

  • pitch

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    Appeared in 2 recorded puzzles.

  • pitched

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  • pith

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    Appeared in 2 recorded puzzles.

  • pitied

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    Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.

  • pitted

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    Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.

  • teepee

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    Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.

  • tepee

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    Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.

  • tepid

    adjective — Lukewarm; neither warm nor cool.

    adjective — Uninterested; exhibiting little passion or eagerness.

    Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.

  • tipi

    noun — Alternative form of teepee

    Appeared in 9 recorded puzzles.

  • tipped

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    Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.

  • tippet

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    Appeared in 4 recorded puzzles.

pitched is a perfect pangram — all seven letters, each used exactly once.

Hints, no spoilers

Words by first two letters

  • ch×4
  • de×4
  • di×1
  • ep×3
  • hi×1
  • pe×9
  • pi×13
  • te×3
  • ti×3

Words by first letter and length

45678Σ
c 11·2· 4
d 112·1 5
e 2··1· 3
h ··1·· 1
p 5683· 22
t 123·· 6
Σ 10101461 41

The numbers

Genius today takes 140 points of 201 available. The average answer runs 5.5 letters.

Total points vs. all 436 recorded puzzles
46th percentile
Word count vs. all recorded puzzles
39th percentile

Word lengths, today vs. 19742 recorded answers

410 today34.4% all-time510 today22.9% all-time614 today20.1% all-time76 today12.1% all-time81 today6.2% all-time92.6% all-time101.2% all-time110.3% all-time120.1% all-time130.0% all-time

History

Today's letters, last seen

LetterLast in a puzzleLast as center
c Saturday, September 5, 2026 Sunday, August 16, 2026
d Sunday, September 6, 2026 Friday, September 4, 2026
e Sunday, September 6, 2026 Sunday, August 30, 2026
h Saturday, August 29, 2026 Sunday, August 9, 2026
i Saturday, September 5, 2026 Saturday, August 22, 2026
p ● Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Tuesday, July 7, 2026
t Thursday, September 3, 2026 Thursday, September 3, 2026

Most common answers, all recorded puzzles

  1. noon 45
  2. naan 35
  3. nana 35
  4. toot 32
  5. onion 31
  6. loll 30
  7. mama 28
  8. mamma 28
  9. acacia 26
  10. acai 26
  11. nene 26
  12. mini 25
  13. minim 25
  14. cocoon 24
  15. imam 24
  16. maim 24
  17. onto 24
  18. toon 24
  19. loon 24
  20. olio 24
  21. lilt 23
  22. till 23
  23. tilt 23
  24. aria 23
  25. mitt 23

Valid words the Bee rejected

Dictionary words the Bee never takes

Legitimate words (per the ENABLE list) that fit the letters but aren't official answers — usually judged too obscure.