NYT Spelling Bee Answers for Thursday, September 3, 2026
Thursday, September 3, 2026
⭐ Pangrams
Words using all seven letters in the puzzle, earning 7 bonus points each.
All 60 Solutions
Click on any word below to view its definition, part of speech, and score.
4-Letter Words (20 words · 20 pts)
5-Letter Words (10 words · 50 pts)
6-Letter Words (16 words · 96 pts)
7-Letter Words (8 words · 56 pts)
8-Letter Words (2 words · 16 pts)
9-Letter Words (2 words · 18 pts)
10-Letter Words (1 words · 10 pts)
11-Letter Words (1 words · 11 pts)
📊 NYT-Style Grid Matrix
Word count distribution across starting letters and word lengths.
| Letter | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 4 |
| E | - | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | 8 |
| I | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 6 |
| K | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 8 |
| L | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | 11 |
| N | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 5 |
| T | 10 | 3 | 4 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 18 |
| TOTAL | 20 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 60 |
🔤 Two-Letter Tally
Two-letter opening stems and count of accepted words.
🏆 Rank Milestones for this Puzzle
Points required to reach each ranking tier based on 291 total possible points.
| Rank Level | Percentage | Points Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 0% | 0 pts |
| Good Start | 2% | 6 pts |
| Moving Up | 5% | 15 pts |
| Good | 8% | 23 pts |
| Solid | 15% | 44 pts |
| Nice | 25% | 73 pts |
| Great | 40% | 116 pts |
| Amazing | 50% | 146 pts |
| 🧠 Genius | 70% | 204 pts |
| 👑 Queen Bee | 100% | 291 pts |
Hive Anatomy & Solution Breakdown for Thursday, September 3, 2026
A comprehensive structural analysis of today's 7-letter honeycomb, letter frequency dynamics, scoring thresholds, and Queen Bee completion pathways.
Word Length Distribution for this Puzzle
Understanding the length distribution allows solvers to prioritize high-value targets while ensuring no 4-letter baseline words are left uncollected:
Pangram Analysis & Bonus Value
This puzzle features 2 valid pangrams: LITTLENECK, TELEKINETIC. All pangrams in this hive utilize letter repetition to bridge consonant-vowel transitions.
Queen Bee Solving Strategy for this Hive
Every valid word MUST contain T. Start by creating all possible 2-letter digraphs containing the center letter before branching out to outer tiles.
Examine whether outer letters form productive English affixes (such as UN-, RE-, -ING, -ED, -TION). Attaching these affixes systematically multiplies word counts effortlessly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many total words and points are in this puzzle?
This puzzle features 60 accepted words worth a maximum possible score of 291 points.
What are the pangrams for this letter set?
The pangram(s) are: LITTLENECK, TELEKINETIC. Pangrams utilize all seven honeycomb letters and grant a 7-point bonus.
How is Genius rank calculated?
Genius rank requires earning at least 70% of the maximum possible points. For this puzzle, you need 204 points to reach Genius status.
Can I practice other historical puzzles?
Yes! Visit our Puzzle Archive to access dozens of historical New York Times Spelling Bee games, hints, and full solutions.