Hint grid: 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.
Today's pangram
There is 1 pangram today. Each one uses all seven letters and earns a 7-point bonus.
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Pangram 1: starts with T, 11 letters
Reveal pangram 1
TOXICOLOGIC
All 29 Spelling Bee answers today
Grouped by length, longest first. Pangrams are highlighted. Answers are hidden until you open each group, so you can check one length at a time.
11-letter words 1
How to use this answer list
In short: open the hint grid first, then reveal one word length at a time. You'll keep most of the puzzle for yourself and only spoil the words you're truly stuck on.
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Today's Spelling Bee: 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: TOXICOLOGIC. 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.
Previous Spelling Bee answers
- Thu, Oct 22, 2026H + ABCELT · 65 words · 3 pangrams