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Yesterday's NYT Spelling Bee Answers

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

I
L
R
N
O
P
U
Total Words
20
accepted words
Total Points
60
maximum possible
Genius Rank
42
points needed (70%)
Pangrams
1
7-letter words

⭐ Yesterday's Pangram

purloin
Perfect Pangram 14 pts

Yesterday's Complete Solutions (20 Words)

Click on any word below to view its definition.

4

4-Letter Words (13 words)

5

5-Letter Words (4 words)

6

6-Letter Words (1 words)

7

7-Letter Words (2 words)

📊 Yesterday's Grid Matrix

Official word count distribution across starting letters and word lengths for yesterday's puzzle.

Letter4567Total
I11--2
N2---2
P63-211
R4---4
U--1-1
TOTAL1341220

🔤 Two-Letter Tally

Two-letter opening stems and count of accepted words for yesterday's puzzle.

IN 1
IR 1
NO 2
PO 4
PR 4
PU 3
RI 1
RO 2
RU 1
UN 1

🏆 Yesterday's Rank Milestones & Points Required

Points required to achieve each rank in yesterday's puzzle based on the 60 total possible points.

Rank LevelPercentagePoints Needed
Beginner0%0 pts
Good Start2%1 pts
Moving Up5%3 pts
Good8%5 pts
Solid15%9 pts
Nice25%15 pts
Great40%24 pts
Amazing50%30 pts
🧠 Genius70%42 pts
👑 Queen Bee100%60 pts
Lexicographical Analysis

Yesterday's Hive Breakdown & Vocabulary Retrospective

Yesterday's New York Times Spelling Bee puzzle revolved around the center hub R alongside the outer letters I, L, N, O, P, U. The puzzle offered a maximum achievable score of 60 points across 20 accepted words, presenting several fascinating word stems, compound forms, and rare vocabulary selections.

1. The Retrospective Learning Curve

Reviewing yesterday's answers is the single most effective way to elevate your everyday solving speed. When solvers miss words that prevented them from reaching Queen Bee, the culprits are almost always:

  • Obscure 4-Letter Stems: Short, archaic, or poetic words that carry disproportionate weight in Queen Bee completion.
  • Hidden Compound Forms: Everyday words merged together that solvers frequently overlook in the honeycomb layout.
  • Unusual Plurals & Inflections: Words that accept past-participle or comparative endings that solvers mentally disqualified.

2. Interactive Definition Engine

Tap on any word card in the solution list above to inspect its authoritative dictionary definition and contextual part of speech. Turning yesterday's puzzle into an interactive vocabulary flashcard session ensures you lock every new word into memory for future Spelling Bee appearances.

Frequently Asked Questions About Yesterday's Puzzle

What were the total words and points in yesterday's Spelling Bee?

Yesterday's puzzle contained 20 accepted words for a grand total of 60 points. Achieving Genius rank required 42 points (70%).

What was yesterday's official pangram?

Yesterday's official pangram(s) were: PURLOIN. You can view the full mathematical breakdown and definitions on our Yesterday's Pangram page.

Where can I see older past puzzles?

You can search and browse our complete Historical Puzzle Archive, which stores past New York Times Spelling Bee games, complete with grid matrices, two-letter tallies, hints, and pangrams.