Spelling Bee solver
Nyt Spelling Bee Solver
Find Spelling Bee words from your seven letters, including the required center letter. Use the controls below and get usable answers without leaving the page.
Put the center letter first, then the rest Not sure what to enter? Use the Sample button to load a realistic puzzle.
Enter letters or a pattern, or click Sample to see how this tool narrows a real puzzle.
You’re playing the New York Times Spelling Bee and you need a hand. This is an unofficial helper for that style of puzzle. Enter the center letter first, add the six outer letters, and get candidate words that follow the basic rules: every word should include the center letter, letters can repeat, and pangram candidates use all seven letters.
How this solver differs from the official NYT word list
The NYT Spelling Bee uses its own curated answer list. This site is independent and does not claim to use that official list. Treat results as candidates: helpful for brainstorming, but always confirm questionable words in the game before assuming they count.
Pangrams: the key to high scores
In NYT Spelling Bee, pangrams are worth 7 extra points. The solver highlights them so you can find them first. If you’re aiming for Genius, pangrams are your best bet.
Using wildcards for partial letters
Not sure if a word exists? Use the pattern field with ? for unknown letters. For example, if you think there is a 6-letter word starting with C and ending with T, try c????t and combine it with the available-letter filters.
Length filters for targeted searching
If you know you need a 5-letter word, set the length field to 5. The solver will show only candidates of that length, which saves time when you are close to finishing.
Copy results to share or save
Once you have the list, copy it with one click. Paste it into a note or share with a friend who’s also stuck on the same puzzle.
Spelling Bee example
Put the required center letter first, then enter the other six letters. Filter out short words if your puzzle has a minimum length, and scan longer words for possible pangrams.
Choose the right word tool
Use this page when one letter is required in every answer and the puzzle has a minimum length. If there is no required center letter, use a general word finder instead.
Common Questions
How do I solve a Spelling Bee puzzle?
Start by listing all words you can think of that include the center letter. Use this solver to fill gaps. Focus on pangrams first, then work through shorter words.
What is a pangram?
A pangram uses all seven letters at least once. It’s worth 7 bonus points in the NYT game. The solver marks these words.
Does every word need the center letter?
Yes. That’s the rule in NYT Spelling Bee. Every word must include the center letter. Letters can repeat.
Can letters repeat?
Yes, letters can be used multiple times. The only restriction is that every word must contain the center letter.
Can I get hints before answers?
This solver shows candidate words from the site’s word list. If you want a lighter nudge first, try Spelling Bee Buddy and scan only the parts you need.
Before you count the word
Before you count a word, confirm it uses the center letter and meets the puzzle minimum length. For pangram hunting, scan longer results first and check whether all seven letters appear.