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NYT Spelling Bee
They differ by one A but mean completely different things: HELIACAL is about the Sun, HELICAL is spiral-shaped, and both fit the same Spelling Bee.
HELIACAL and HELICAL are two different real words, and both are valid in the September 20, 2026 NYT Spelling Bee.
TILTH is not a typo. It describes the condition of cultivated soil. See how it differs from TILL and TILLAGE.
TILTH is a real noun for cultivated soil or, more commonly in modern use, the physical condition of soil in relation to planting and crop growth.