New York Times NYT Spelling Bee Answers and Solution for September 20, 2026

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Today’s pangrams are ATHLETIC and ETHICAL.

ATHLETIC is defined as relating to or characteristic of athletes or athletics. It is also defined as having a strong, muscular, or physically fit build. It is also defined as involving physical exertion and competition.

ETHICAL is defined as relating to or based on principles of right and wrong conduct. It is also defined as morally correct or acceptable. It is also defined as required by professional standards or codes of conduct.

ACHE is defined as a continuous or prolonged dull pain. It is also defined as to suffer from or cause a persistent pain. It is also defined as to feel an emotional longing or yearning.

ATHLETE is defined as a person trained or skilled in sports or physical competition. It is also defined as a person who competes in athletic events.

ATTACH is defined as to fasten, connect, or join one thing to another. It is also defined as to attribute or assign importance or meaning to something. It is also defined as to legally seize property or wages.

ATTACHE is defined as a diplomat on the staff of an ambassador. It is also defined as a small rectangular briefcase or suitcase.

CACHE is defined as a hidden or concealed store of provisions or valuables. It is also defined as a fast-access computer memory storing frequently used data. It is also defined as to store or conceal something in a hidden place.

CACHET is defined as a mark or seal of authenticity or approval. It is also defined as prestige or distinction associated with something. It is also defined as a commemorative postmark on an envelope.

CATCH is defined as to capture, seize, or grab something. It is also defined as to contract or become infected with a disease. It is also defined as a hidden or unexpected difficulty or disadvantage.

CATCHALL is defined as a category or container for miscellaneous items. It is also defined as something designed to cover or include many different things.

CHAI is defined as a spiced tea beverage popular in South Asian cultures.

CHALET is defined as a wooden house or cottage with a sloping roof, typically found in mountainous regions. It is also defined as a small house or cabin used for holidays or leisure.

CHALICE is defined as a cup or goblet, typically one used for religious ceremonies. It is also defined as a cup-shaped flower or structure.

CHALLAH is defined as a braided Jewish bread traditionally eaten on the Sabbath and holidays.

CHAT is defined as to talk informally or casually with someone. It is also defined as informal conversation or discussion. It is also defined as an electronic messaging service or platform.

CHATTEL is defined as a movable item of personal property or possession. It is also defined as a slave or person held as property.

CHEAT is defined as to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage. It is also defined as to deprive someone of something through deception. It is also defined as a person who cheats or behaves dishonestly.

CHEETAH is defined as a large spotted feline of Africa and western Asia known for exceptional running speed.

CHIA is defined as a plant native to Mexico producing small edible seeds rich in nutrients.

CHIC is defined as elegantly and fashionably stylish. It is also defined as fashionable or trendy in appearance or manner.

CHICA is defined as a girl or young woman, especially in Spanish-speaking contexts.

CHICHI is defined as affectedly or excessively fashionable or artistic. It is also defined as something ornamental or ostentatiously stylish.

CHICLE is defined as a natural latex extracted from the sapodilla tree, used in chewing gum.

CHILI is defined as a hot pepper plant or its fruit used as a spice. It is also defined as a spiced stew containing beans and often meat.

CHILL is defined as a moderate coldness or shivering sensation. It is also defined as to make or become cold. It is also defined as to cool or calm; to relax or unwind.

CHIT is defined as a short, informal note or letter. It is also defined as a note acknowledging a debt or transaction. It is also defined as a child or young person.

CHITCHAT is defined as casual or trivial conversation. It is also defined as to engage in light, informal conversation.

CLICHE is defined as an overused phrase or expression that has lost its original meaning or impact. It is also defined as a trite or stereotypical idea, theme, or formula.

EACH is defined as every one of two or more people or things considered individually.

ETCH is defined as to produce a design on a hard surface by eating it away with acid. It is also defined as to cut, carve, or engrave a design on a surface. It is also defined as to impress deeply in the mind or memory.

ETHIC is defined as a principle of right and wrong behavior; a moral principle. It is also defined as a set of principles governing the conduct of a person or group.

HAIL is defined as pellets of ice that fall as precipitation during thunderstorms. It is also defined as to call out to or greet someone. It is also defined as to acknowledge or acclaim someone or something enthusiastically.

HALAL is defined as permitted or lawful according to Islamic dietary law. It is also defined as food prepared in accordance with Islamic law.

HALE is defined as free from disease or injury; in good health. It is also defined as to compel someone to go somewhere, often forcibly.

HALITE is defined as rock salt or the mineral form of sodium chloride.

HALL is defined as a large room or building used for meetings, gatherings, or events. It is also defined as the entrance room or corridor of a house. It is also defined as a residential building at a college or university.

HALT is defined as to come to a stop or cause to stop. It is also defined as a temporary or permanent cessation of movement or activity. It is also defined as a small railway or bus stop.

HATCH is defined as to emerge from an egg as a young animal. It is also defined as to incubate eggs until they produce young. It is also defined as a covered opening in a floor, deck, or roof for access.

HATCHET is defined as a small axe with a short handle. It is also defined as to settle a dispute or resolve differences, as in ‘bury the hatchet’.

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

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

HATHA is defined as a form of yoga emphasizing physical postures and breathing control.

HEAL is defined as to cause a wound or injury to become healthy again. It is also defined as to recover from an illness or injury. It is also defined as to restore harmony or resolve conflict.

HEALTH is defined as the state of being free from illness or injury; physical fitness. It is also defined as a person’s mental and emotional well-being. It is also defined as the condition or state of something.

HEAT is defined as the transfer of thermal energy from a hotter to a cooler object. It is also defined as high temperature or a sensation of warmth. It is also defined as intensity of feeling or pressure.

HEATH is defined as an area of open uncultivated land, especially with low-growing vegetation. It is also defined as a low-growing evergreen shrub with small leaves and bell-shaped flowers.

HECTIC is defined as full of frenetic activity; chaotic or frenzied. It is also defined as flushed or feverish in appearance.

HEEL is defined as the back part of the foot below the ankle. It is also defined as the rear part of a shoe or boot. It is also defined as a person considered contemptible or disreputable.

HELIACAL is defined as relating to or near the sun, especially regarding the rising or setting of a celestial body.

HELICAL is defined as having the shape of a helix or spiral.

HELL is defined as a place or state of eternal punishment in the afterlife according to various religions. It is also defined as a place or condition of extreme torment, suffering, or wickedness. It is also defined as used as an intensifier or expression of anger or surprise.

HELLCAT is defined as a spiteful or violent woman. It is also defined as a hot rod or high-performance vehicle.

HIATAL is defined as relating to a hiatus or opening, particularly in the diaphragm.

HILL is defined as a naturally raised area of land lower than a mountain. It is also defined as an inclined surface or slope.

HILT is defined as the handle of a sword or dagger.

HITCH is defined as to fasten or tether something with a rope or strap. It is also defined as to move or pull with a sudden jerky motion. It is also defined as an unexpected problem or difficulty.

ITCH is defined as a sensation on the skin causing a desire to scratch. It is also defined as to experience an itching sensation. It is also defined as a restless desire or urge to do something.

LATCH is defined as a fastening device with a bar or bolt that can be lifted to open. It is also defined as to close or fasten with a latch. It is also defined as to attach oneself to or grasp something.

LATH is defined as a thin, narrow strip of wood, often used as a base for plaster.

LATHE is defined as a machine tool that rotates material to shape it with cutting tools.

LEACH is defined as to filter or percolate a liquid through a material. It is also defined as to remove soluble matter from soil or other material by water passing through it. It is also defined as to drain away or be drained away gradually.

LECH is defined as to behave lecherously or display excessive sexual desire. It is also defined as a lecherous person.

LEECH is defined as a bloodsucking worm-like aquatic or semi-aquatic animal. It is also defined as a person who exploits others for personal gain. It is also defined as to drain resources or benefits from someone parasitically.

LETHAL is defined as capable of causing death. It is also defined as involving or causing death. It is also defined as extremely harmful or damaging.

LITCHI is defined as a small tropical fruit with a rough reddish skin, translucent white flesh, and a large seed.

LITHE is defined as thin, supple, and graceful in movement or form. It is also defined as flexible or limber.

TACH is defined as short for tachometer; an instrument measuring rotational speed.

TEACH is defined as to impart knowledge or skills to someone. It is also defined as to cause someone to learn by instruction or example. It is also defined as to work as a teacher.

TECH is defined as technology or technological matters. It is also defined as a technician or person skilled in technology.

TECHIE is defined as a person with expertise or enthusiasm for technology. It is also defined as a specialist in the technical aspects of film or television production.

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

TEETHE is defined as to develop or cut teeth, especially during infancy. It is also defined as to experience discomfort or irritation during tooth development.

TELEHEALTH is defined as the delivery of healthcare services using telecommunications technology.

THAT is defined as used to identify a specific person or thing previously mentioned or implied. It is also defined as used to indicate something more distant or less immediate. It is also defined as used to introduce a clause or explanation.

THATCH is defined as plant stems or leaves, especially straw, used as material for covering roofs. It is also defined as a roof covering made of thatch. It is also defined as to cover a roof with thatch.

THEE is defined as an archaic or poetic form of ‘you’ as the objective case singular.

THETA is defined as the eighth letter of the Greek alphabet. It is also defined as the symbol θ representing this letter or used in various mathematical and scientific contexts.

TILTH is defined as the condition of tilled soil, particularly regarding its suitability for growing crops.

TITHE is defined as a tenth part of annual produce or earnings, often paid as a tax or contribution to a church. It is also defined as to give or pay a tithe. It is also defined as a small or insignificant amount.

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