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 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Σ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | – | 1 | 2 | – | – | 1 | 5 |
| B | 3 | 6 | 1 | – | – | – | – | 10 |
| C | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | – | 11 |
| E | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| H | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | – | – | 19 |
| L | 2 | 4 | 1 | – | – | – | – | 7 |
| T | 4 | 3 | 2 | – | – | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Σ | 22 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 65 |
Two-letter starts
The first two letters of every answer, with how many words begin that way.
Today's pangram
There are 3 pangrams today. Each one uses all seven letters and earns a 7-point bonus.
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Pangram 1: starts with A, 10 letters
Reveal pangram 1
ATTACHABLE
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Pangram 2: starts with C, 9 letters
Reveal pangram 2
CATCHABLE
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Pangram 3: starts with T, 9 letters
Reveal pangram 3
TEACHABLE
All 65 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.
10-letter words 2
5-letter words 20
How to use today's Spelling Bee answers
Short answer: check the hint grid first, then reveal one word length at a time. That way you keep most of the puzzle for yourself and only look at the words you're truly stuck on.
- Want only a nudge? Use today's Spelling Bee hints.
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Today's Spelling Bee: quick answers
What are the Spelling Bee letters for 22 October 2026?
The center letter is H and the outer letters are A, B, C, E, L, T. Every answer must include H.
How many words are in the Spelling Bee on 22 October 2026?
There are 65 words worth 310 points in total. Genius needs about 217 points (70% of the maximum).
What is the Spelling Bee pangram for 22 October 2026?
The pangrams are: ATTACHABLE, CATCHABLE, TEACHABLE. A pangram uses all seven letters and scores a 7-point bonus.
How do Spelling Bee hints work?
The hint grid shows how many answers start with each letter and how long they are. Two-letter starts show how many words begin with each pair. Neither reveals the words.
Previous Spelling Bee answers
- Wed 21 Oct 2026L + ADIPRY · 56 words · 2 pangrams