What’s the Difference Between UNFILED, UNFILLED and UNFULFILLED?
UNFILED, UNFILLED and UNFULFILLED are three different words, and all three are accepted pangrams on September 27.
Published
- UNFILED = not filed or submitted
- UNFILLED = not filled, occupied or supplied
- UNFULFILLED = not achieved, carried out or satisfied
| Word | Read it as | Example distinction |
|---|---|---|
| UNFILED | un + filed | an unfiled tax form |
| UNFILLED | un + filled | an unfilled job opening |
| UNFULFILLED | un + fulfilled | an unfulfilled promise |
Why are all three pangrams?
In Spelling Bee, a pangram uses every one of the seven hive letters at least once. It does not have to be the longest answer and letters can repeat.
Is that the full pangram list?
No. NULLIFIED is another accepted pangram on September 27. This page focuses only on the three visually similar UN- forms.
How does this relate to UNDEFILED?
UNDEFILED would also use all seven letters, but it is not in the dated accepted-answer list.
Evidence
Sources
- NYT Spelling Bee — September 27, 2026
- September 27 Spelling Bee player discussion
- Collins — unfiled
- Oxford — unfilled
- Oxford — unfulfilled