The NYT Spelling Bee for September 26, 2026 uses the letters C, H, I, M, R, U with O as the center letter. Every answer must include the center letter O.
Today’s pangram – the word that uses all seven letters – is CHROMIUM, the metallic element with atomic number 24, prized for its hardness and its role in stainless steel.
NYT Spelling Bee Pangram – September 26, 2026
CHROMIUM – A hard, lustrous metallic element used in stainless steel alloys and chrome plating. The name comes from the Greek word for colour, referring to the vivid hues of chromium compounds.
NYT Spelling Bee Answers by Length – September 26, 2026
8-letter words (1)
CHROMIUM
7-letter words (1)
MOROCCO
6-letter words (6)
CHURRO, CROUCH, HORROR, MIRROR, ROCOCO, ROMCOM
5-letter words (15)
CHOIR, COCCI, COMIC, COUCH, CROCI, CURIO, HOOCH, HUMOR, ICHOR, MICRO, MOCHI, MOOCH, MUCHO, OCCUR, RUMOR
4-letter words (7)
COHO, COIR, CROC, HOUR, MOOR, OUCH, ROOM
Word Notes
ICHOR – In Greek mythology, the ethereal fluid that flows in the veins of the gods instead of blood. A memorable answer worth committing to memory for future puzzles.
COIR – Fibre extracted from coconut husks, used in ropes, mats, and doormats. Short, obscure, and easy to miss.
COCCI – Plural of coccus, the spherical shape that bacteria can take. A biology-adjacent answer that trips up many players.
CROCI – Plural of crocus, the early-spring flowering bulb. A useful crossword-style plural worth knowing.
COHO – A species of Pacific salmon. Common in coastal fishing and puzzles alike.
ROMCOM – A romantic comedy, accepted in today’s puzzle as a single compound word.
Looking for more daily puzzle answers? Check today’s Wordle #1925 answer, the NYT Connections #1203 answers, the NYT Strands #937 hints and answer, and the Contexto #1469 answer for September 26.
