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NYT Spelling Bee

September 05, 2026

M
A
C
G
I
K
N

Puzzle Statistics

47
Total Words
253
Total Points
1
Pangrams
7
Letters

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About This Puzzle

Welcome to the complete solution guide for the New York Times Spelling Bee puzzle from September 05, 2026! This puzzle challenges you to find 47 words using the letters MACGIKN, with M as the center letter that must appear in every word.

The Spelling Bee is a daily word puzzle where players create words using a set of 7 unique letters arranged in a honeycomb pattern. The center letter must be included in every word, and each word must be at least 4 letters long. This puzzle contains 1 pangrams - special words that use all 7 letters.

Looking for today's answers? Our complete solution reveals all words organized by length, with pangrams highlighted. The total possible score for this puzzle is 253 points.

🔤 Tips & Strategies for Solving Spelling Bee

1. Start with the Center Letter

Remember that the center letter (M) must appear in every word. Start by brainstorming words that prominently feature this letter.

2. Look for Common Endings

Try adding common suffixes like -ING, -ED, -ER, -LY to your base words. Many puzzles include multiple forms of the same root word.

3. Hunt for Pangrams

Pangrams use all 7 letters and give bonus points. They're often longer, compound words, or less common terms. Don't give up on finding all 1 pangrams!

4. Think of Word Families

If you find one word, think of related words. For example, if you find "BOOK", look for "BOOKS", "BOOKED", "BOOKING".

5. Use Letter Frequency

Some letters appear more frequently than others. Build around common letters and don't forget about less obvious combinations.

All 47 Answers (253 Points)

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 🌟