Spelling Bee Answer October 21, 2026 - Hints Revealed

Official answers and hints for the New York Times Spelling Bee on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Spelling Bee hints

Today's Spelling Bee Letters

C
I
K
M
N
U
H

October 21, 2026

Pangram

1 pangram
MUNCHKIN (15 pts)

4-Letter Words

7 words
CHIC1 pt
CHIN1 pt
CHUM1 pt
HICK1 pt
HUNK1 pt
INCH1 pt
MUCH1 pt

5-Letter Words

6 words
CHICK5 pts
CHUCK5 pts
CHUNK5 pts
CINCH5 pts
HUNCH5 pts
MUNCH5 pts

6-Letter Words

2 words
CHICHI6 pts
KIMCHI6 pts

7-Letter Words

1 word
NUNCHUK7 pts

8-Letter Words

2 words
MUNCHKIN15 pts
NUNCHUCK8 pts

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October 21, 2026

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