The NYT Spelling Bee for 22 November brings a lively mix of vowels and punchy consonants that can spark both quick finds and sneaky surprises. As always, every word must be at least four letters long and include the center letter O. Today’s hive blends smooth vowels with tricky consonant combinations, making it an engaging puzzle for players of all levels.

About today’s puzzle

Today’s center letter O anchors a hive filled with a balanced but slightly slippery mix of vowels and consonants. With letters like W, G, and T shaping possible word clusters, the grid feels moderately open but still challenging. The blend of soft sounds and harder consonants encourages experimentation, especially when hunting for longer words.

NYT Spelling Bee Words and Answers: 22 November

Here’s a best-effort list of words that fit today’s rules. Keep in mind: some are rare or unusual, so the official NYT list may vary.

  • outing
  • owing
  • witting
  • winging
  • wooing
  • towing
  • woot
  • toon
  • noon
  • goon
  • notion
  • into
  • gout
  • gouty
  • town
  • gown
  • noting
  • ingot
  • ignition
  • woo
  • wooing

Pangram of the day

Outwitting is today’s standout pangram because it cleverly uses every letter in the hive while forming a meaningful, dynamic verb. The word captures the sense of cleverness and strategy, which feels right at home in a puzzle built on mental agility. It flows naturally from the available consonant clusters—especially the “tw” and “ing” combinations—making it both discoverable and satisfying for attentive players.

Quick tactics for any puzzle

  • Start with the center letter
  • Play with prefixes and suffixes
  • Anagram your discoveries
  • Use repeated letters
  • Begin with easy 4-letter words

Final thoughts

Today’s hive delivered a satisfying balance of discovery and challenge. Whether you found Outwitting quickly or stumbled upon it late, every solve adds to the fun. Share how many words you uncovered—and whether you spotted the pangram on your own!