Spelling Bee Word Finder
Enter your seven Spelling Bee letters and instantly see every valid word you can make.
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How this works
The NYT Spelling Bee gives you seven letters arranged in a honeycomb: one center letter surrounded by six outer letters. Every valid word must be at least four letters long, must use the center letter at least once, and can use any of the seven letters as many times as needed. Words that use all seven letters are called pangrams and earn bonus points.
To use this solver, type the center letter into the "Center Letter" field and all six outer letters (in any order) into the "Outer Letters" field, then press Find Words. The results list every valid word in alphabetical order. Words appear with no scores because Spelling Bee scoring is based on word length rather than letter values.
Spotting pangrams in the results is straightforward: any result that contains all seven of your input letters is a pangram. You can scan the list manually or use your browser's search function to look for words that are at least seven letters long and contain every letter you entered.
The tool uses a large general English dictionary of over 367,000 words. This means some uncommon or archaic words may appear in the results that the New York Times does not accept, and conversely the NYT may accept some words not in this dictionary. Use the results as a starting point rather than a definitive list.
See it in action
Center letter A, outer letters BCDELM:
The solver finds 42 words including short words like ABLE, ACME, and LAME, as well as the pangram CLAMBED. Every result contains the center letter A at least once.
Center letter R, outer letters AGINST:
With R as the center letter, the solver returns words like RATING, GRAINS, and STARRING — the pangram that uses all seven letters at least once.
Tips for using the Spelling Bee Word Finder
- Hunt for pangrams first — they use all seven letters and are worth the most points. Look for longer words in the results list.
- Pay attention to the center letter. Common center letters like E, A, or R tend to yield more valid words than uncommon ones like Q or Z.
- Try less common letter combinations. Sometimes a rare combination like -XY or -MB at the end of a word is the key to unlocking a pangram.
- Don't overlook 4-letter words. Short words like AREA or MAMA count and add up quickly over the course of the puzzle.
- Use the results to expand your vocabulary. When an unfamiliar word appears, look it up — you may find it useful in future puzzles.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Spelling Bee solver free to use?
Yes, completely free. There are no accounts, no sign-ups, and no limits on how many times you can use it.
What is a pangram?
A pangram is a word that uses every one of the seven available letters at least once. In the NYT Spelling Bee, finding the pangram earns bonus points. This solver highlights pangrams in the results so you can spot them instantly.
How many words does it find?
It depends on the letter set. A typical Spelling Bee puzzle has between 20 and 80 valid words. The solver searches a dictionary of over 367,000 words and returns every valid match.
Does it include obscure words?
The dictionary is comprehensive and includes some uncommon words that the official puzzle might not accept. Use the results as a guide — if a word looks unfamiliar, it may not count in the official game.
What is the center letter rule?
In Spelling Bee, every valid word must contain the center letter. You can use the outer letters as many times as you want, but the center letter is mandatory in every answer.
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