Spelling Bee hints: words by letter and length
Each number is how many answers start with that letter and have that many letters. Find the words yourself, then tick them off.
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 11 | Σ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 5 | 1 | – | – | – | 6 |
| G | 2 | – | 2 | – | – | 4 |
| I | – | 1 | – | 2 | – | 3 |
| L | 6 | 3 | – | – | – | 9 |
| O | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| T | 5 | – | – | – | 1 | 6 |
| Σ | 19 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 29 |
Two-letter starts
The first two letters of every answer, with how many words begin that way.
Pangram hint
There is 1 pangram today. Each one uses all seven letters and earns a 7-point bonus.
- Pangram 1: starts with T, 11 letters
How to read the hint grid
In short: the grid shows how many answers start with each letter and how long they are, and the two-letter list shows how many begin with each pair. Compare them with what you've found to see exactly where the gaps are.
Say the list shows CO-4 and you've found three CO- words. There's one more, and you know how it starts. Work through the pairs one by one and you can reach Genius without seeing a single answer. Our guide to using the hint grid walks through a full example.
Are these the NYT Spelling Bee hints? Yes. The grid and two-letter list are built from today's NYT puzzle and refresh automatically after it goes live at 3:00 a.m. Eastern. For any other letters, use the solver in Hints only mode.
Spelling Bee hints: FAQ
What letters are in the Spelling Bee for October 23, 2026?
The center letter is L and the six outer letters are C, G, I, O, T, X. Every answer has to use L.
How many answers does the October 23, 2026 Spelling Bee have?
It has 29 answers worth 88 points. Genius takes about 62 points, which is 70% of the total.
What is the pangram for October 23, 2026?
The pangram is: 1 pangram, starting with T. A pangram uses all seven letters and adds a 7-point bonus.
What time does the Spelling Bee change?
The NYT Spelling Bee resets at 3:00 a.m. Eastern Time (midnight Pacific). This page updates a few minutes later.