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 | 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.
Pangram hint
There are 3 pangrams today. Each one uses all seven letters and earns a 7-point bonus.
- Pangram 1: starts with A, 10 letters
- Pangram 2: starts with C, 9 letters
- Pangram 3: starts with T, 9 letters
How to read Spelling Bee hints
Short answer: the grid tells you how many words start with each letter and how long they are; the two-letter list tells you how many words begin with each letter pair. Compare both with the words you've found to see exactly what's missing.
For example, TR-3 means three answers start with TR. If you've found two, one TR word is left. Work through the list pair by pair, and you'll reach Genius without seeing a single answer. Need more help? Try the pangram clue or the full answers for today. Our guide to getting from Amazing to Genius explains this method in detail.
Are these the NYT Spelling Bee hints? Yes: the grid and two-letter list are built from today's NYT Spelling Bee and refresh automatically when the new puzzle goes live at 3 AM Eastern Time. For any other set of letters, use the Spelling Bee Solver in Hints only mode.
Spelling Bee hints: FAQ
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: 3 pangrams, starting with A, C, T. 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.