Last updated 6 November 2026
How to use the hints
- Type the center letter, then the six letters around it, in any order.
- Press Get hints. You see the total words, total points and how many pangrams there are, without any answers.
- Use the grid to see how many words start with each letter at each length. The two-letter list narrows it further: TA 4 means four words start with TA.
- Still stuck? Reveal the pangrams on their own, or every answer.
Spelling Bee rules, briefly
- Words must be at least four letters long and must include the center letter.
- Letters can be used more than once.
- A four-letter word scores 1 point. Longer words score 1 point per letter.
- A pangram uses all seven letters at least once and earns 7 bonus points.
Questions
Will this match the official answer list exactly?
Not exactly. The official puzzle uses its own hand-picked word list that leaves out some obscure, offensive and technical words. This solver uses a broad dictionary of common words, so you may see a few words the game does not accept, or miss one it does. Tick Include uncommon words if you are hunting for a word the common list misses.
Why show hints instead of the answers?
Most players want a nudge, not a spoiler. The grid tells you where words are hiding so you can still find them yourself.
Is this the official Spelling Bee?
No. Spelling Bee is a game by The New York Times. This is an independent helper tool and is not affiliated with it.