If you’ve ever played the New York Times Spelling Bee, you know that unique joy when a tricky word finally clicks into place. Today’s puzzle is a delightful mix — a few obvious starters, some satisfying 5+ letter words, and one really juicy pangram waiting to be found.

About Today's Spelling Bee: 15th September 2025

Quick refresher: you can only use the seven given letters to make words, every word must include the center letter W, and words must be at least four letters long. Letters can be repeated as often as needed.
Center letter (required): W
Other letters: H, T, D, A, E, C

So your usable set is: {W, H, T, D, A, E, C}

Full Word List (4+ Letters)

Here’s what you can make from today’s puzzle:

  • wade
  • waded
  • wane
  • waned
  • wheat
  • what
  • whet
  • chaw
  • cawed
  • thaw
  • tawed
  • twad → (rare/obscure)
  • watch

Pangram of the Day

Today’s pangram is watched — a satisfying seven-letter find that uses every single letter in the hive: W, H, T, D, A, E, C.
Spotting a pangram is like finding the puzzle’s crown jewel — it’s worth big points and feels amazing to land. If you didn’t see it right away, try combining smaller words (watch + ed) or focusing on common endings like -ed to unlock it faster next time.

Quick Strategies

  1. Start with W-words – Since W is required, look for words that naturally start with it: what, wheat, whet, wade.
  2. Use Common Pairs – WH is common: what, wheat, whet.
  3. Double Up on Endings – Add -ED and -T endings for quick scores: waned, waded, tawed.
  4. Don’t Skip Shorties – 4-letter words like chat, chaw, thaw are easy points that add up.

Habits to sharpen your skills

  • Begin with easy 4-letter words to get your brain moving.
  • Rotate vowels and consonants through different combinations to see what “clicks.”
  • Step away and return later — fresh eyes will catch words you missed.

Optional tools if you want extra help

  • Pen and paper. Writing the letters down or sketching patterns can reveal hidden words.
  • Word-finding apps. Great for study or practice, but use sparingly if you want to keep the challenge.
  • Personal word journal. Track words you miss often — over time, you’ll train yourself to recognize them quickly.

Wrap-Up

Spelling Bee is equal parts patience and pattern-spotting. With today’s W-centered puzzle, you’ve got a healthy mix of WH-starters and vowel blends to play with. The more you practice, the faster you’ll spot those hidden gems — and soon, you’ll breeze through puzzles like a pro.

So, how many words did you end up finding today?