Spelling Bee
Find as many words as you can with these letters! Learn how to play.
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Your found words will appear here
Helpful Resources
- Merriam-Webster Dictionary - Look up definitions and check if words exist
- Vocabulary.com - Improve your vocabulary with interactive learning tools
- The Original NYT Spelling Bee - The inspiration for our game
- Dictionary.com Word Games - More word games to challenge yourself
- Thesaurus.com - Find synonyms to expand your word choices
View our tips and strategies for improving your Spelling Bee score!
How to Play Spelling Bee NYT
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Create Words: Form words using the available letters. Each word must be at least 4 letters long.
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Use the Center Letter: Every word MUST contain the center letter (highlighted in yellow).
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Score Points: Each valid word earns points equal to its length. Finding a "pangram" (a word that uses all 7 letters) earns 7 bonus points!
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Reach Ranks: As your score increases, you'll climb through the ranks from Beginner to Queen Bee.
Game Rules:
- Letters can be used more than once in a word
- Only common English words are accepted
- No proper nouns, hyphenated words, or obscenities
- Use the "Shuffle" button to generate a new puzzle with different letters
- Use the "Delete" button to remove the last letter