New York Times NYT Spelling Bee Answers and Solution for May 9, 2026

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Today’s pangram is MEGAHIT.

MEGAHIT is defined as a highly successful movie, song, or other entertainment product that achieves massive popularity and profit.

AGATE is defined as a hard, colorful mineral variety of chalcedony used in jewelry and decorative objects. It is also defined as a small marble used in children’s games.

AGITA is defined as heartburn or acid reflux. It is also defined as anxiety, stress, or aggravation.

AGITATE is defined as to disturb, excite, or make anxious. It is also defined as to stir or shake vigorously.

EIGHT is defined as the number 8, one more than seven.

EIGHTH is defined as occupying the position number 8 in a sequence. It is also defined as one of eight equal parts.

EIGHTIETH is defined as occupying the position number 80 in a sequence. It is also defined as one of eighty equal parts.

EMIT is defined as to give off, discharge, or release something such as light, sound, or gas.

GAIT is defined as the manner or style of walking or running.

GAMETE is defined as a reproductive cell (sperm or egg) that fuses with another to form a new organism.

GATE is defined as a hinged or sliding barrier used to close an opening in a fence or wall. It is also defined as a means of access or entry.

HAMATE is defined as a carpal bone in the wrist that articulates with other hand bones.

HATE is defined as to feel intense dislike or hostility toward someone or something. It is also defined as a person or thing that is greatly disliked.

HATH is defined as archaic third-person singular present tense of ‘have’.

HATHA is defined as a branch of yoga emphasizing physical postures and breathing techniques.

HEAT is defined as high temperature or thermal energy. It is also defined as a single round or stage of a competition. It is also defined as to make warm or hot.

HEATH is defined as an open area of uncultivated land with low-growing vegetation. It is also defined as a flowering shrub or plant that grows on heathland.

HEIGHT is defined as the distance from the base to the top of something measured vertically. It is also defined as the highest point or peak of something.

HEMATITE is defined as an iron oxide mineral that is an important ore of iron and is dark gray to black.

IMITATE is defined as to copy or mimic the actions, appearance, or speech of someone or something.

ITEM is defined as an individual article, product, or unit. It is also defined as a piece of information or news.

MAHATMA is defined as a person revered for spiritual wisdom and authority, particularly in Hindu tradition.

MATE is defined as a friend or companion. It is also defined as a sexual or breeding partner. It is also defined as to pair for reproduction.

MATH is defined as the study of numbers, quantities, shapes, and patterns.

MATTE is defined as having a dull or flat surface finish without shine or gloss. It is also defined as a border surrounding a picture inside a frame.

MEAT is defined as the flesh of an animal used as food. It is also defined as the edible substance of a nut or fruit.

MEET is defined as to encounter or come face-to-face with someone. It is also defined as to satisfy a requirement or condition.

META is defined as self-referential or referring to itself or its own type. It is also defined as transcending or going beyond something.

METE is defined as to distribute or allot in measured amounts.

METH is defined as methamphetamine, an illegal stimulant drug.

MIGHT is defined as the power, strength, or ability to do something. It is also defined as expressing possibility or permission in the past tense.

MITE is defined as a tiny arachnid creature. It is also defined as a very small amount or creature.

MITIGATE is defined as to make less severe, serious, or painful.

MITT is defined as a padded glove used in sports like baseball or boxing.

TAIGA is defined as the biome of dense forest consisting mainly of coniferous trees found at high latitudes.

TAME is defined as domesticated or accustomed to living with humans. It is also defined as not wild or fierce. It is also defined as to make docile or obedient.

TATAMI is defined as a traditional Japanese woven straw mat used as flooring in homes and martial arts studios.

TEAM is defined as a group of people working together toward a common goal. It is also defined as to work together with others.

TEAMMATE is defined as a person who is a member of the same team.

TEAT is defined as the protruding part of a mammal’s breast through which milk is drawn. It is also defined as a rubber or silicone nipple on a bottle for feeding infants.

TEATIME is defined as the time of day when tea is served, typically in the afternoon. It is also defined as an afternoon meal accompanied by tea.

TEEM is defined as to be full of or swarming with large numbers of things.

TEETH is defined as plural of tooth, the hard structures in the mouth used for chewing.

TEETHE is defined as to grow or erupt baby teeth.

THAT is defined as referring to a person, thing, or idea previously mentioned or easily identified. It is also defined as used to introduce a clause or phrase.

THEE is defined as archaic or poetic form of ‘you’ as an object.

THEM is defined as the objective form of ‘they’, referring to previously mentioned people or things.

THEME is defined as the main subject or idea of a work of art, literature, or discussion. It is also defined as a melody or tune.

THETA is defined as the ninth letter of the Greek alphabet. It is also defined as in mathematics and science, a symbol used to represent an unknown angle or variable.

THIGH is defined as the part of the leg between the hip and knee.

TIGHT is defined as firmly or closely fixed in place; not loose. It is also defined as fitting closely to the body.

TIME is defined as the indefinite continued progress of existence measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. It is also defined as a specific moment or period. It is also defined as to measure the duration of something.

TITHE is defined as a tenth part of annual income paid as a contribution to a religious institution. It is also defined as to pay or give a tithe.

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