New York Times NYT Spelling Bee Answers and Solution for September 12, 2026

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Today’s pangram is IMPARTIAL.

IMPARTIAL is defined as not favoring one side more than another; treating all parties equally.

AIRMAIL is defined as a system of mail delivery by aircraft. It is also defined as mail sent by aircraft.

ALIT is defined as past tense of alight; descended from the air and came to rest on a surface.

ARIA is defined as a long, accompanied song for a solo voice in an opera or oratorio.

ARIL is defined as a seed covering or appendage that partially or completely encloses a seed.

ARMPIT is defined as the hollow area under the shoulder where the arm joins the body.

ATILT is defined as in a tilted or leaning position.

ATRIA is defined as plural of atrium; the upper chambers of the heart. It is also defined as open-roofed halls or courtyards, especially in Roman houses or modern buildings.

ATRIAL is defined as relating to or affecting the atria of the heart.

IMAM is defined as an Islamic prayer leader or the person who leads prayers in a mosque. It is also defined as a Muslim religious leader or teacher.

IMPAIR is defined as to weaken or damage something; to make it worse.

IMPALA is defined as a medium-sized African antelope with long, curved horns.

IMPART is defined as to give, pass on, or communicate something to someone.

LAIR is defined as a wild animal’s den or resting place. It is also defined as a hideout or secret refuge.

LARIAT is defined as a lasso or rope with a loop used to catch livestock.

LIAR is defined as a person who tells lies or deliberately says false things.

LILT is defined as a rhythmic swing or cadence in speech or music. It is also defined as to speak or sing with a rhythmic, swinging pattern.

LIMA is defined as a flat, pale green bean commonly eaten as a vegetable.

LIMIT is defined as the greatest or smallest amount, extent, or degree allowed or possible. It is also defined as to restrict or confine something within boundaries.

LIMP is defined as to walk with difficulty or unevenly due to injury. It is also defined as lacking firmness or stiffness; soft and flexible. It is also defined as moving slowly or with difficulty.

LIRA is defined as the former currency of Italy, now replaced by the euro. It is also defined as the currency of Turkey.

MAIL is defined as letters, packages, and other postal items sent through the postal system. It is also defined as to send something by post. It is also defined as flexible body armor made of interlocking metal rings or plates.

MAIM is defined as to injure someone severely and permanently, especially causing loss of a limb or function.

MALARIA is defined as a serious infectious disease transmitted by mosquitoes, causing fever and chills.

MALARIAL is defined as relating to, caused by, or affected with malaria.

MARITAL is defined as relating to marriage or the relationship between married people.

MARTIAL is defined as relating to or characteristic of military affairs or warfare. It is also defined as relating to conflict or fighting.

MILITIA is defined as a military force of civilians organized to defend their community or region.

MILL is defined as a building with machinery for grinding grain into flour. It is also defined as a machine or factory that processes material into a product. It is also defined as to grind or process in a mill.

MITRAL is defined as relating to or shaped like a miter (a bishop’s ceremonial hat). It is also defined as relating to the mitral valve of the heart.

MITT is defined as a padded glove with spaces for the thumb and fingers, used in baseball or similar sports. It is also defined as a glove or mitten, especially a thick or padded one.

PAIL is defined as a cylindrical container with a handle, used for carrying liquids.

PAIR is defined as two things of the same kind used together or considered as a unit. It is also defined as two people who are together or associated.

PALATIAL is defined as resembling or befitting a palace; grand and spacious.

PAPILLA is defined as a small, nipple-like projection on the body, particularly on the skin or tongue. It is also defined as a small, rounded protuberance on a plant.

PARTIAL is defined as relating to only a part of something; not complete or total. It is also defined as favoring one side or person more than another; biased.

PARTITA is defined as a musical work consisting of variations on a theme.

PILL is defined as a small tablet of medicine designed to be swallowed whole.

PILLAR is defined as a vertical support structure, typically cylindrical, used in architecture. It is also defined as a person or thing that is essential or central to the support of something.

PIMP is defined as a person who controls sex workers and takes their earnings. It is also defined as to embellish or decorate in a showy manner.

PIPIT is defined as a small songbird with streaked brown plumage, related to larks.

PITA is defined as a round, slightly leavened flatbread that can be split to form a pocket.

PITAPAT is defined as a series of quick, light tapping sounds. It is also defined as to move with quick, light tapping sounds.

PLAIT is defined as a braid of hair or other material.

PRIM is defined as stiffly proper, formal, or modest in manner or appearance.

PRIMAL is defined as relating to or characteristic of an early stage of development. It is also defined as relating to basic instincts or primitive urges.

PRIMP is defined as to groom or dress oneself carefully and fussily.

RAIL is defined as a bar or series of bars fastened together to form a barrier or support. It is also defined as a line of steel bars forming a track for trains or similar vehicles. It is also defined as to complain or protest strongly against something.

RAITA is defined as an Indian condiment or side dish made from yogurt and chopped vegetables or fruits.

RATTAIL is defined as a thin hairstyle or braid at the back of the head. It is also defined as a type of file or tool with a round tapering form.

RIAL is defined as the currency of Iran, Oman, and Saudi Arabia.

RILL is defined as a small stream or brook.

TAIL is defined as the rear or trailing part of an animal’s body, usually extending from the backbone. It is also defined as the rear or bottom part of something. It is also defined as to follow someone closely or secretly.

TAILLAMP is defined as a light at the rear of a vehicle, especially a car or truck.

TALI is defined as plural of talus; the ankle bones or ankle joint. It is also defined as plural of talus; sloped masses of rock debris at the foot of a cliff.

TALLIT is defined as a fringed shawl worn by Jewish men during prayer.

TAMARI is defined as a Japanese sauce made from soybeans, similar to soy sauce but typically thicker.

TAPIR is defined as a stocky mammal with a flexible, trunk-like snout, native to Central and South America and Southeast Asia.

TATAMI is defined as a thick woven straw mat used as flooring in traditional Japanese rooms.

TIARA is defined as a decorative jeweled crown or semicircular ornament worn on the head by women. It is also defined as a tall ceremonial crown worn by the Pope.

TILAPIA is defined as a freshwater fish that is commonly farmed and eaten as food.

TILL is defined as a cash register or drawer for keeping money. It is also defined as until or up to the time that. It is also defined as to prepare land for growing crops by plowing or cultivating.

TILT is defined as to move or lean to one side so that it is no longer upright. It is also defined as to engage in combat or competition with someone.

TIPI is defined as a conical tent made of hides or canvas stretched over wooden poles, traditionally used by North American Indians.

TRAIL is defined as a path or track across land or through wilderness. It is also defined as a series of marks or signs left by the passage of something.

TRAIT is defined as a distinctive feature or characteristic of a person or thing.

TRIAL is defined as a test or experiment to assess the performance or effects of something. It is also defined as a legal proceeding in which evidence is presented to determine guilt or liability.

TRILL is defined as a quavering or vibratory sound. It is also defined as to produce a quavering or trembling sound.

TRIM is defined as to cut away excess material from the edge or sides of something. It is also defined as neat and orderly in appearance. It is also defined as decorative elements added to clothing or a room.

TRIP is defined as a journey or excursion from one place to another. It is also defined as to stumble or fall by catching one’s foot on something. It is also defined as an instance of experiencing the effects of a hallucinogenic drug.

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