Spelling Bee
Solver Tool
Enter any 7 letters — get every valid word, pangram, and score instantly. Works with today's NYT puzzle or any combination.
Hex Diagram
Click each hexagon and type one letter
Quick Start:
- Click the center hex and type the center letter
- Fill in the 6 outer letters around it
- Press Enter or click Solve
Solving...
Results
Click the hexagons and type your letters
Or use Autofill to load today's puzzle
How to Use the Spelling Bee Solver
Find the center letter
Open the NYT Spelling Bee and identify the letter in the center hexagon. Every valid word must include this letter.
Enter your letters
Type the center letter in the Center box, and the 6 outer letters in the Outer box. Or click each hex and type directly in the honeycomb diagram.
Get your results
Click Solve. The solver returns every valid word sorted by length, with pangrams highlighted and total points calculated.
The Complete Guide to Solving the NYT Spelling Bee
What Is the NYT Spelling Bee?
The New York Times Spelling Bee is a daily word puzzle that challenges players to find as many words as possible from a set of seven letters arranged in a honeycomb pattern. One letter sits at the center and every word you form must include it. Words need to be at least four letters long, and you can reuse letters as many times as you want. The puzzle resets every day at midnight Eastern time.
The game debuted in the NYT Magazine in 2018 and moved to the NYT Games app shortly after. Unlike Wordle, which gives you a single puzzle per day, the Spelling Bee rewards persistence — you can keep guessing until you find them all.
How Scoring Works
Four-letter words are worth 1 point each. Five-letter and longer words earn points equal to their letter count. Pangrams earn a 7-point bonus on top. Progress tiers run from Beginner to Queen Bee (100%), with Genius at 70% being the most common goal.
Why Use a Solver?
Many players use solvers after finishing their own attempt to see which words they missed. The most commonly overlooked words tend to be longer entries, words with repeated letters, and words that start with uncommon letter combinations. Running your letters through a solver shows the full landscape of possible words.
Some players use the solver as a hint system, checking pangram counts without revealing the actual words. Our Autofill feature makes this especially easy — one click loads today's letters, and you can see the total word and pangram counts immediately.
Strategies for Finding More Words
Start with the pangrams. Try combining all seven letters in different orders — the pangram often uses a common prefix or suffix attached to a shorter root word. Work systematically through prefixes: RE-, UN-, IN-, OUT-, OVER-. And endings: -ED, -ER, -ING, -LY, -TION. Also look for words with repeated letters — the Spelling Bee allows it.
About This Solver
SpellingBee Solver uses a comprehensive English dictionary (TWL06) to find all valid words for any combination of seven letters. Words must be at least four letters long, include the center letter, and use only the given letters (with repetition allowed). Pangrams are automatically detected and highlighted.
Note: our dictionary is broader than the NYT's official word list. The NYT excludes obscure, offensive, or uncommon words. If a word seems unusual, the NYT may not accept it. Everything processes in your browser — no data is sent to our servers — so results appear instantly and the tool works offline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Spelling Bee solver work?
The solver takes your 7 letters (1 center + 6 outer) and checks them against a comprehensive English dictionary. It returns every valid word that includes the center letter, uses only the given letters (with repetition allowed), and is at least 4 letters long. Pangrams are automatically identified and scored with the 7-point bonus.
Does the solver use the official NYT word list?
No. The NYT uses a curated word list that excludes certain words they consider obscure, offensive, or not well-known enough. Our solver uses a general English dictionary, so you may see words that the NYT would not accept. Use it as a comprehensive hint tool — if a word seems unusual, the NYT probably excluded it from their official list.
What counts as a pangram?
A pangram is any word that uses all seven available letters at least once. It doesn't have to use each letter exactly once — a word that uses all seven letters but repeats some is still a pangram. Pangrams earn a 7-point bonus. A perfect pangram uses each letter exactly once (7 letters total), which makes it the shortest possible pangram.
Can I use the Autofill button for today's puzzle?
Yes. Click "Autofill Today's NYT Puzzle" to automatically load today's letter configuration into the hexagon grid. The solver will then find all dictionary-valid words for those letters. This is the fastest way to check your progress against the complete set of possible answers.
Why does the solver find more words than the official answer list?
The NYT carefully curates their word list, removing words they consider too obscure, potentially offensive, or not common enough for a general audience. Our dictionary is broader, so it includes words the NYT would reject. If a word seems rare or archaic to you, it probably won't count in the official game. Use the full list as a brainstorming tool, not as the final answer key.
Is the solver free to use?
Yes, completely free. No sign-up, no paywall, no subscription. The solver runs entirely in your browser, processes your letters locally, and displays results instantly. You can use it as many times as you want for any letter combination.