New York Times NYT Spelling Bee Answers and Solution for October 18, 2026

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Today’s pangram is JOINTED.

JOINTED is defined as having joints or articulations that allow movement between parts. It is also defined as connected or fastened together at joints.

DENIED is defined as declared something to be untrue or refused to admit. It is also defined as refused to grant or allow something.

DENTIN is defined as the hard tissue beneath the enamel that forms the bulk of a tooth.

DENTITION is defined as the arrangement, number, or type of teeth in an organism. It is also defined as the process of teeth developing and erupting.

DETENTION is defined as the action of holding someone in custody or confinement. It is also defined as the prolonging of someone at a place beyond the expected time.

DIED is defined as ceased to live; stopped living. It is also defined as became less intense or gradually faded away.

DIET is defined as the kinds of food that a person or animal habitually eats. It is also defined as a controlled selection of foods undertaken to achieve weight loss or health goals.

DIETED is defined as followed a restricted eating plan, typically to lose weight.

DINE is defined as to eat dinner. It is also defined as to take a meal, especially the main meal of the day.

DINED is defined as ate dinner or a formal meal.

DINETTE is defined as a small dining room or dining area, typically in an apartment. It is also defined as a set of furniture consisting of a small table and chairs for casual dining.

DINO is defined as short for dinosaur; an extinct prehistoric reptile.

DINT is defined as force or effort, especially as a means of accomplishing something. It is also defined as a dent or hollow made by or as if by a blow.

DIODE is defined as an electronic component that allows current to flow primarily in one direction.

DITTO is defined as the same thing as stated above; used to indicate that something previously said is also applicable. It is also defined as a mark or symbol representing the word ‘ditto’.

DJINN is defined as a supernatural being in Islamic and Arabian mythology, often capable of shapeshifting.

DJINNI is defined as a supernatural being in Islamic and Arabian mythology, often capable of shapeshifting.

EDDIED is defined as moved in a circular motion or whirlpool pattern.

EDIT is defined as to revise, correct, or modify text or other material. It is also defined as to select and arrange material for publication or broadcast.

EDITED is defined as revised, corrected, or modified text or other material. It is also defined as selected and arranged material for publication or broadcast.

EDITION is defined as a version of a published text or work, typically identified by its printing order or date. It is also defined as the total number of copies of a book or newspaper printed at one time.

ENJOIN is defined as to instruct or urge someone to do something. It is also defined as to prohibit someone from doing something by legal authority.

ENJOINED is defined as instructed or urged to do something. It is also defined as prohibited from doing something by legal authority.

IDIOT is defined as a person of profound intellectual disability. It is also defined as a foolish or stupid person.

INDEED is defined as used to emphasize a statement or response as true or valid. It is also defined as in fact; in reality.

INDENT is defined as to start a line of text further from the margin than the surrounding text. It is also defined as to make a notch, cut, or dent in something.

INDENTED is defined as set back further from the margin than surrounding lines of text. It is also defined as having notches, cuts, or dents made in it.

INDIE is defined as independent, especially referring to music, films, or other media produced outside major commercial studios. It is also defined as an independent artist, filmmaker, or company.

INNIE is defined as a belly button that curves inward into the abdomen.

INTEND is defined as to have as a plan or purpose; to mean to do something. It is also defined as to design or be designed for a particular purpose.

INTENDED is defined as planned or meant to be; deliberate. It is also defined as a person to whom someone is engaged to be married.

INTENT is defined as the intention or purpose behind an action. It is also defined as absorbed in or focused on something with determined attention.

INTENTION is defined as a planned purpose or aim. It is also defined as the thing intended.

INTENTIONED is defined as having a specified kind of intention, as in ‘well-intentioned’ or ‘ill-intentioned’.

INTO is defined as moving toward the inside or interior of something. It is also defined as indicating a state or condition that someone or something has entered.

INTONE is defined as to speak or recite with a particular tone or intonation. It is also defined as to chant or sing in a sustained manner.

INTONED is defined as spoke or recited with a particular tone or intonation. It is also defined as chanted or sung in a sustained manner.

IODIDE is defined as a chemical compound formed by the combination of iodine with another element.

IODINE is defined as a chemical element used as an antiseptic and in medicine, appearing as a dark purple solid.

JINN is defined as a supernatural being in Islamic and Arabian mythology, often capable of shapeshifting.

JINNI is defined as a supernatural being in Islamic and Arabian mythology, often capable of shapeshifting.

JOIN is defined as to connect or fasten things together. It is also defined as to become a member of a group or organization.

JOINED is defined as connected or fastened together. It is also defined as became a member of a group or organization.

JOINT is defined as a point where two or more things are connected or fitted together. It is also defined as shared by or involving two or more parties.

NINE is defined as the number 9; one more than eight.

NINETEEN is defined as the number 19; nine more than ten.

NITE is defined as an informal or colloquial spelling of ‘night’.

NOTION is defined as a conception or belief held by someone. It is also defined as a vague idea or impulse.

ONION is defined as a bulbous vegetable with a pungent flavor, composed of concentric layers.

TIDE is defined as the regular rise and fall of the sea level caused by gravitational forces. It is also defined as a current, tendency, or direction of affairs.

TIDED is defined as helped someone through a difficult period, as in ‘tide over’.

TIDIED is defined as made something neat and orderly. It is also defined as cleaned up or put in order.

TIED is defined as fastened, bound, or connected with a cord, knot, or similar object. It is also defined as achieved the same score or position as another.

TINE is defined as a prong or pointed part of a fork. It is also defined as a branch of a deer’s antler.

TINED is defined as having tines or prongs.

TINNED is defined as preserved or stored in a metal can or tin. It is also defined as coated with tin.

TINT is defined as a shade of a color, typically produced by adding white. It is also defined as to color or tinge something slightly.

TINTED is defined as colored or shaded with a slight tint. It is also defined as having a tint or light coloration applied.

TOONIE is defined as a Canadian two-dollar coin.

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