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What is NYT Spelling Bee?
NYT Spelling Bee is a daily word puzzle from The New York Times created by editor Sam Ezersky. Players must create words using only the 7 given letters, with one catch: every word must include the center letter.
Key rules:
- Must use center letter — Every word must contain the yellow center letter
- Minimum 4 letters — Words must be at least 4 letters long
- Letters can repeat — Use any letter multiple times (e.g., "BANANA")
- No proper nouns — Names, places, and brands don't count
- Find the pangram — One word uses all 7 letters (bonus points!)
Spelling Bee Scoring & Ranks
Points are awarded based on word length:
Rank Progression
Genius requires ~70% of possible points. Queen Bee means finding every word!
Spelling Bee Strategy Guide
🎯 Find the Pangram First
The pangram uses all 7 letters and gives bonus points. It often reveals a theme or common word pattern.
🔄 Try Common Prefixes
Start words with UN-, RE-, PRE-, or -ING, -TION, -ABLE endings if those letters are available.
📝 Double Letters
Remember you can repeat letters! Words like BANANA, ASSESS, or TATTOO are valid if letters match.
💡 Think Categories
Brainstorm by category: animals, foods, verbs, adjectives. This helps find words you might miss.
Common Pangram Patterns
Pangrams often follow these patterns:
-ING words
TEACHING, LAUGHING, WATCHING
-TION words
EDUCATION, VACATION, RELATION
-ABLE words
LAUGHABLE, TEACHABLE, REACHABLE
Compound-ish
SOMETHING, ANYTHING, NIGHTCLUB
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Spelling Bee reset?
NYT Spelling Bee resets at 3:00 AM Eastern Time, earlier than other NYT games.
What is a pangram?
A pangram is a word that uses all 7 letters at least once. Each puzzle has at least one pangram, sometimes more. Pangrams earn 7 bonus points.
Why isn't my word accepted?
The NYT uses a curated word list. Some valid English words aren't included, especially obscure terms, slang, or words deemed offensive. Proper nouns are never accepted.
What does Queen Bee mean?
Queen Bee is the highest rank, achieved by finding every single word in the puzzle. It's very difficult and requires finding obscure words most players miss.