New York Times NYT Spelling Bee Answers and Solution for September 30, 2026

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Today’s pangrams are KNEECAPPED and PANCAKED.

KNEECAPPED is defined as shot or injured in the kneecap as a form of punishment or assault. It is also defined as disabled or severely limited in capability or function.

PANCAKED is defined as flattened or compressed into a thin, flat shape. It is also defined as collapsed or fell flat suddenly.

APACE is defined as at a fast or rapid pace; quickly.

APED is defined as imitated or mimicked someone’s behavior or appearance. It is also defined as acted like an ape.

APNEA is defined as a temporary cessation of breathing, especially during sleep.

APPEND is defined as attach or add something to the end of a document or object.

APPENDED is defined as added or attached to the end of something.

CANAPE is defined as a small piece of bread or cracker topped with a savory spread or garnish.

CAPE is defined as a sleeveless cloak fastened at the neck or shoulders. It is also defined as a point of land jutting into the sea.

CAPED is defined as wearing or dressed in a cape.

CAPPED is defined as covered or topped with a cap or lid. It is also defined as set an upper limit on something. It is also defined as completed or finished something.

DAPPED is defined as fished by gently dropping the bait on the water surface.

DEADPAN is defined as delivered or expressed with a serious, expressionless face without humor or emotion.

DEADPANNED is defined as spoke or acted with a deadpan expression or manner.

DEEP is defined as extending far down from the top or surface. It is also defined as intense, profound, or heartfelt. It is also defined as dark in color or low in pitch.

DEEPEN is defined as make or become deeper in depth or intensity.

DEEPENED is defined as made or became deeper or more intense.

DEPEND is defined as rely on someone or something for support or help. It is also defined as be determined or influenced by a factor.

DEPENDED is defined as relied on or was contingent upon someone or something.

DEPENDENCE is defined as the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something. It is also defined as physical or psychological addiction to a substance.

EPEE is defined as a fencing sword with a flexible blade and a small rounded tip.

KAPPA is defined as the tenth letter of the Greek alphabet.

KEEP is defined as retain possession of or continue to have something. It is also defined as maintain a state or condition. It is also defined as store or place something for safekeeping.

KNEECAP is defined as the small round bone at the front of the knee. It is also defined as deliberately damage or shoot someone in the knee.

KNEEPAD is defined as a protective covering worn over the knee.

NAPE is defined as the back of the neck.

NAPPED is defined as slept for a short period during the day. It is also defined as raised the surface of fabric to create a soft texture.

NEAP is defined as a tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when the tidal range is least.

PACE is defined as the speed at which someone walks or moves. It is also defined as a single step or the distance covered by a step. It is also defined as walk back and forth in a restless manner.

PACED is defined as walked back and forth repeatedly. It is also defined as set or measured the speed or rate of something.

PACK is defined as fill a container tightly with items for transport. It is also defined as a group of wild animals, especially wolves. It is also defined as a collection of related items sold together.

PACKED is defined as filled tightly with items. It is also defined as crowded with many people or things.

PADDED is defined as lined or stuffed with soft material for protection or comfort. It is also defined as made longer or fuller artificially by adding unnecessary content.

PAEAN is defined as a song of praise, triumph, or joy.

PANACEA is defined as a universal cure or remedy for all problems or diseases.

PANCAKE is defined as a thin, flat cake made from batter cooked on a griddle. It is also defined as flatten or compress something abruptly.

PANDA is defined as a large black and white bear native to China.

PANDAN is defined as a tropical plant with long leaves used for flavoring in Southeast Asian cuisine.

PANE is defined as a single sheet of glass in a window.

PANED is defined as having panes of glass, as in a multi-paned window.

PANNED is defined as moved a camera across a scene in a sweeping motion. It is also defined as criticized harshly or disapprovingly.

PAPA is defined as father or a paternal figure.

PEACE is defined as freedom from war, violence, or conflict. It is also defined as a state of calm and tranquility.

PEAK is defined as the pointed top of a mountain. It is also defined as the highest point or level of something. It is also defined as reach a maximum level or point.

PEAKED is defined as reached the highest point and began to decline. It is also defined as pointed or having a peak.

PECAN is defined as a large oval nut with a hard shell native to North America.

PECK is defined as strike quickly with a beak or pointed object. It is also defined as a quick, light kiss. It is also defined as a unit of dry measure equal to eight quarts.

PECKED is defined as struck with a beak or pointed object. It is also defined as gave a quick, light kiss.

PEED is defined as urinated or passed urine.

PEEK is defined as look quickly or furtively, usually from a concealed position.

PEEKED is defined as looked quickly or secretly at something.

PEEN is defined as the end of a hammer head opposite the face. It is also defined as shape metal by striking with a hammer peen.

PEEP is defined as look quickly or secretly, often through a small opening. It is also defined as make a soft, high-pitched sound.

PEEPED is defined as looked quickly or secretly. It is also defined as made a soft, high-pitched sound.

PEKE is defined as a Pekingese dog, a small breed with long hair.

PENANCE is defined as voluntary self-punishment or acts of devotion as reparation for guilt or wrongdoing.

PENCE is defined as plural of penny, the basic monetary unit of Britain.

PEND is defined as await resolution or settlement; remain undecided or pending.

PENDED is defined as remained unsettled or awaiting decision.

PENNE is defined as short, tube-shaped pasta with diagonal cuts at the ends.

PENNED is defined as wrote or composed something with a pen. It is also defined as confined or enclosed an animal in a pen.

PEPPED is defined as increased the energy, liveliness, or enthusiasm of something.

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