New York Times NYT Spelling Bee Answers and Solution for August 17, 2026

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Today’s pangram is PRODIGY.

PRODIGY is defined as a young person with exceptional talent or ability in a particular field. It is also defined as a remarkable or outstanding example of something.

DODGY is defined as questionable, suspicious, or of uncertain honesty. It is also defined as unreliable or likely to fail. It is also defined as risky or dangerous.

DODO is defined as an extinct flightless bird from Mauritius. It is also defined as a person who is considered foolish or out of date.

DOGGO is defined as a colloquial or affectionate term for a dog.

DOGGY is defined as resembling or relating to a dog. It is also defined as a colloquial term for a dog, often used with children.

DOOR is defined as a movable barrier used to open and close an entrance. It is also defined as a means of access or opportunity. It is also defined as an entrance or exit to a building or room.

DOPY is defined as stupid or slow-thinking. It is also defined as affected by drugs or in a dazed state.

DORY is defined as a small flat-bottomed boat with a high prow. It is also defined as a type of spiny-finned fish.

DROID is defined as a humanoid robot or android.

DROOP is defined as to hang or bend downward from weakness or exhaustion. It is also defined as to decline or deteriorate in strength or vitality.

DROOPY is defined as sagging or hanging down limply. It is also defined as sad or dispirited.

DROP is defined as to fall or let fall from a height. It is also defined as a small round quantity of liquid. It is also defined as to decrease in amount, level, or intensity.

GOOD is defined as positive, desirable, or of high quality. It is also defined as morally right or virtuous. It is also defined as beneficial or helpful.

GOODY is defined as a good person or hero. It is also defined as a sweet or piece of candy. It is also defined as something desirable or pleasurable.

GOOP is defined as a sticky or slimy substance.

GOOPY is defined as having the consistency of sticky or slimy goop.

GORP is defined as a trail mix of nuts, dried fruit, and chocolate.

GORY is defined as involving bloodshed or graphic violence. It is also defined as marked by the shedding of blood.

GRODY is defined as extremely unpleasant, disgusting, or filthy.

GROG is defined as a drink made of rum diluted with water. It is also defined as any strong alcoholic drink.

GROGGY is defined as dazed, disoriented, or in a stupor. It is also defined as lacking steadiness or strength.

GYRO is defined as a Greek sandwich of meat cooked on a vertical spit. It is also defined as a rotating device used to stabilize or measure motion.

ODOR is defined as a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one.

OPIOID is defined as a drug or compound that binds to opioid receptors and produces pain relief or euphoria. It is also defined as any substance that acts like morphine or similar natural alkaloids.

ORGY is defined as a wild party or celebration involving excessive indulgence. It is also defined as a group sexual activity involving multiple participants.

POGO is defined as a device with a spring-loaded platform for jumping up and down. It is also defined as to jump or move up and down repeatedly.

POOP is defined as feces or waste matter. It is also defined as to defecate. It is also defined as the elevated deck at the stern of a ship.

POOR is defined as lacking money or material possessions. It is also defined as of low quality or mediocre. It is also defined as deserving pity or sympathy.

POPPY is defined as a bright-colored flowering plant from which opium is derived. It is also defined as a bright red or orange color.

PRIOR is defined as existing or coming before something else in time. It is also defined as a monastic official ranking below an abbot.

PRIORY is defined as a monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress.

PROD is defined as to poke or push with a pointed object. It is also defined as to urge or encourage someone to take action. It is also defined as a pointed stick or implement.

PROP is defined as a support or object used to hold something in place. It is also defined as a portable object used in a theatrical or film production. It is also defined as to support or hold something up.

PYRO is defined as a person who has a compulsive desire to set fires. It is also defined as a firework or incendiary device.

RIGOR is defined as strictness, severity, or harshness in adherence to standards. It is also defined as the stiffness of a body after death. It is also defined as extreme cold or a fit of shivering.

ROOD is defined as a cross or crucifix, especially one in a church. It is also defined as an old unit of area equal to one quarter of an acre.

ROPY is defined as resembling or having the texture of rope. It is also defined as forming sticky or viscous strands.

YOGI is defined as a practitioner of yoga, especially in Hindu or Buddhist traditions. It is also defined as a person who has achieved spiritual insight through yoga practices.

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