About NYT Spelling Bee
The New York Times Spelling Bee is a daily word puzzle where you form words using seven given letters. Every word must include the center letter, be at least four letters long, and use only the seven available letters. Letters can be reused. A pangram uses all seven letters at least once and earns bonus points.
Our page shows today’s center letter, all pangrams, progressive hints, and the complete word list so you can reach Genius rank or even Queen Bee.
Spelling Bee Ranks Explained
Your rank in Spelling Bee is based on the percentage of total available points you’ve earned. Here’s the ranking system:
Beginner
0%
Good Start
2%
Moving Up
5%
Good
8%
Solid
15%
Nice
25%
Great
40%
Amazing
50%
Genius
70%
Queen Bee
100%
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Spelling Bee reset?
The NYT Spelling Bee resets daily at 3 AM ET. Our answers page is updated shortly after each new puzzle goes live.
What is a pangram?
A pangram is a word that uses all seven of the day’s letters at least once. Each puzzle has at least one pangram. Pangrams earn 7 bonus points on top of their regular score.
Do proper nouns count?
No. Spelling Bee only accepts common English words. Proper nouns, hyphenated words, and obscure or offensive terms are excluded.
How is Genius calculated?
Genius requires earning 70% of the total available points for that day’s puzzle. The point total varies daily based on how many valid words exist with the given letters.