New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- HALCYON and COLCANNON. There are 36 accepted words in total.

NYT Spelling Bee Hints - August 13, 2026

Hint 1: Both pangrams contain a double letter. One is a seven-letter adjective meaning peacefully calm or happy; the other is a nine-letter traditional Irish dish made from mashed potatoes mixed with cabbage or kale.

Hint 2: One five-letter word is a Mexican condiment and appetizer that shares a near-identical spelling with the pepper it is often made from. Both appear in today's puzzle.

Hint 3: Two six-letter words refer to a seed oil used in cooking and a geographic formation carved by rivers. A third six-letter word is informal for the person in charge.

NYT Spelling Bee Answers - August 13, 2026

9 letters: C...