There’s something thrilling about a Spelling Bee puzzle that’s just tricky enough to make you pause — but still gives that “eureka!” moment once words start flowing. Today’s puzzle is a satisfying one with a great mix of simple starters, clever blends, and a strong pangram that ties it all together.

About Today's Spelling Bee: 16th September 2025

Quick glance: you can only use the seven given letters to form words, every word must include the center letter C, and words must be at least four letters long. Letters can be repeated as often as needed.
Center letter (required): C
Other letters: O, L, U, F, N, E

Your usable set: {C, O, L, U, F, N, E}

Full Word List (4+ Letters)

Here are the valid words you can make today:

  • cell
  • clue
  • coal
  • coil
  • cool
  • cull
  • cult
  • cone
  • once
  • lonec → (not valid)
  • locus
  • local
  • colon
  • uncle
  • clone
  • foul
  • fuel
  • flue
  • once
  • none
  • ounce

Pangram of the Day

Today’s pangram is confluence — a beautifully long word that uses every single letter in today’s hive: C, O, N, F, L, U, E.
Finding a pangram like this feels like unlocking the puzzle’s final level — it’s rare, rewarding, and worth the most points. If you got this one, pat yourself on the back — that’s top-tier Spelling Bee play!

Tip: When you’re hunting for pangrams, look for word “roots” you’ve already found (like cone, flue, once) and try combining them mentally. Adding prefixes and suffixes (like -ence) often reveals the longer word hiding in plain sight.

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 all about building momentum. With today’s C-centered puzzle, you get a nice mix of short repeaters and slightly tougher finds like uncle and colon. The more you play, the more natural it feels to spot letter patterns, and soon you’ll be nailing every puzzle like a pro.

So, how many words did you manage to find today?