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NYT Spelling Bee answers & analysis

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Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Words
25
Points
133
Genius
93
Pangram
1

Official answers

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  • chic

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    Appeared in 15 recorded puzzles.

  • chichi

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    Appeared in 15 recorded puzzles.

  • chignon

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    Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.

  • chiming

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  • chin

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    Appeared in 5 recorded puzzles.

  • chinning

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    Appeared in 2 recorded puzzles.

  • chino

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    Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.

  • cinch

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    Appeared in 5 recorded puzzles.

  • cinching

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    Appeared in 2 recorded puzzles.

  • coho

    noun — An anadromus and semelparous salmon, Oncorhynchus kisutch, found in the coastal regions of the northern Pacific Ocean, used as a symbol by several Native American tribes.

    Appeared in 15 recorded puzzles.

  • conch

    noun — A marine gastropod of the family Strombidae which lives in its own spiral shell.

    verb — To refine the flavour and texture of chocolate by warming and grinding, either in a traditional concher, or between rollers.

    noun — A machine (rather like a rotating pestle and mortar) used to refine the flavour and texture of chocolate by warming and grinding.

    noun — The shell of this sea animal.

    noun — A musical instrument made from a large spiral seashell, somewhat like a trumpet.

    noun — The semidome of an apse, or the apse itself.

    Appeared in 8 recorded puzzles.

  • gnocchi

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    Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.

  • high

    noun — A high point or position, literally or figuratively; an elevated place; a superior region; a height; the sky; heaven.

    verb — To rise.

    adjective — Very elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty.

    adverb — In or to an elevated position.

    noun — Thought; intention; determination; purpose.

    verb — To hie; to hasten.

    Appeared in 7 recorded puzzles.

  • hinging

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    Appeared in 5 recorded puzzles.

  • hogging

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    Appeared in 4 recorded puzzles.

  • homing

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  • honcho

    noun — Boss, leader

    verb — To lead or manage.

    Appeared in 8 recorded puzzles.

  • honing

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    Appeared in 4 recorded puzzles.

  • hooch

    noun — Alcoholic liquor, especially inferior or illicit whisky.

    noun — A thatched hut, CHU, or any simple dwelling.

    Appeared in 15 recorded puzzles.

  • inch

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    Appeared in 5 recorded puzzles.

  • inching

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    Appeared in 2 recorded puzzles.

  • mochi

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    Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.

  • mooch

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    Appeared in 4 recorded puzzles.

  • mooching

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  • nigh

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    Appeared in 5 recorded puzzles.

Hints, no spoilers

Words by first two letters

  • ch×7
  • ci×2
  • co×2
  • gn×1
  • hi×2
  • ho×5
  • in×2
  • mo×3
  • ni×1

Words by first letter and length

45678Σ
c 33122 11
g ···1· 1
h 1132· 7
i 1··1· 2
m ·2··1 3
n 1···· 1
Σ 66463 25

The numbers

Genius today takes 93 points of 133 available. The average answer runs 5.8 letters.

Total points vs. all 464 recorded puzzles
18th percentile
Word count vs. all recorded puzzles
7th percentile

Word lengths, today vs. 20967 recorded answers

46 today34.3% all-time56 today22.8% all-time64 today20.2% all-time76 today12.2% all-time83 today6.3% 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 Monday, June 8, 2026 Sunday, June 7, 2026
g Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Thursday, May 21, 2026
h ● Sunday, May 31, 2026 Monday, April 6, 2026
i Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Monday, June 1, 2026
m Thursday, June 4, 2026 Thursday, June 4, 2026
n Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Thursday, May 7, 2026
o Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Most common answers, all recorded puzzles

  1. noon 47
  2. naan 38
  3. nana 38
  4. onion 33
  5. toot 33
  6. loll 30
  7. acacia 29
  8. acai 29
  9. mama 29
  10. mamma 29
  11. nene 28
  12. imam 26
  13. maim 26
  14. onto 26
  15. toon 26
  16. mini 26
  17. minim 26
  18. cocoon 25
  19. lilt 25
  20. till 25
  21. tilt 25
  22. mitt 25
  23. natant 25
  24. cancan 25
  25. canna 25

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.