NYT Spelling Bee Answers & Hints — August 8, 2026
- 31Total words
- 102Total points
- 71Genius
- 1Pangram
The pangram for August 8, 2026
Every letter used at least once — worth a bonus 7 points on top of the length score.
Letter by letter
10 letters · tap any tile to reveal just that letter.
Spelling Bee hints for August 8, 2026
Three levels of help, gentlest first — take only as much as you need. Skip straight to the answers →
Words per starting letter
The gentlest nudge — which letters do the heavy lifting today.
Two-letter tally
How many words start with each pair — if a pair isn't here, nothing starts with it.
- em1
- il2
- it1
- li2
- me6
- mi7
- mu7
- te1
- ti1
- tu1
- ve2
Word length grid
The most specific spoiler-free hint — hunt a missing word by its length.
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Σ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| I | 1 | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| L | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| M | 13 | 1 | 5 | – | – | – | 1 | 20 |
| T | 2 | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| U | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| V | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| Σ | 18 | 5 | 7 | – | – | – | 1 | 31 |
Spelling Bee answers for August 8, 2026
The full word list, grouped by length — pangram first, then longest to shortest. Tap a group to reveal.
P
- multilevel17
6
- mettle6
- milieu6
- millet6
- mullet6
- muumuu6
- tumult6
- vellum6
5
- ileum5
- ilium5
- limit5
- melee5
- velum5
4
- emit1
- item1
- lime1
- meet1
- melt1
- meme1
- mete1
- mile1
- mill1
- mime1
- mite1
- mitt1
- mule1
- mull1
- mute1
- mutt1
- teem1
- time1
Today's puzzle by the numbers
Difficulty, rank thresholds, pangram etymology and what makes today unusual.
Difficulty
3/ 10
Today's puzzle is easier than most due to its unusually small scale. With only 31 words and a maximum score of 102, both well below the archive averages of 42.8 words and 195.5 points, solvers encounter limited options overall. The single pangram accounts for a sizable portion of the total, while the predominance of short words allows steady scoring without needing extensive vocabulary depth, though the outer letters restrict creative combinations.
Points per rank
| Rank | Points | % |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Bee 👑 | 102 | 100% |
| Genius | 71 | 70% |
| Amazing | 51 | 50% |
| Great | 41 | 40% |
| Nice | 26 | 25% |
| Solid | 15 | 15% |
| Good | 8 | 8% |
| Moving Up | 5 | 5% |
| Good Start | 2 | 2% |
| Beginner | 0 | 0% |
About the pangram
multilevel17 pts
Multi- derives from Latin multus meaning many, while level traces to Latin libella, a diminutive of libra for balance or level.
Puzzle facts
- Longest word10 letters
- 4-letter words18 of 31
- Pangram bonus+7 points
- Puzzles archived47
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