Today’s hive was cozy yet clever, with D in the center and O, H, I, G, N, T surrounding it. This grid had a surprisingly fun mix of short and long words — plus the joy of a perfect pangram that feels like a warm sign-off at the end of a good day.

About Today’s Puzzle

Players were tasked with forming words that included D (the center letter) and were at least four letters long. The letters came together beautifully, allowing plenty of satisfying words, from everyday finds to a few slightly tricky ones that might have required a double-take.

Pangram of the Day

Goodnight – the ultimate pangram for this puzzle. Not only does it include all seven letters, but it also feels thematic, almost like a gentle farewell after a challenging yet enjoyable Spelling Bee session.

Spelling Bee Answers for 22nd September 2025

Some of today’s highlights included:

  • Doing
  • Ding
  • Doth
  • Night
  • Thing
  • Hotdog
  • Tiding
  • Hind
  • Doggo
  • Godot
  • Dino
  • Goodnight

(And many more — this puzzle had plenty of word options, which made it a very satisfying grid to work through.)

Quick tactics for any puzzle

  1. Start with the center letter.
    Since every word must include it, try building short “roots” with that letter first, then expand.
  2. Play with prefixes and suffixes.
    Look for common starters (like re-, pre-, tri-) and endings (like -er, -ry, -ing). These patterns often unlock multiple words.
  3. Anagram your discoveries.
    Once you’ve found a word, shuffle its letters around — you’ll often uncover two or three more.
  4. Use repeated letters.
    Remember, the same letter can appear more than once. Doubling letters opens up words you might otherwise overlook.
  5. Hunt for pangrams.
    Try to use all seven letters at least once. Pangrams aren’t always easy, but when you find one, it feels like striking gold.

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

September 22’s Spelling Bee was playful and almost poetic. Spotting goodnight felt like a reward, a perfect ending to a puzzle that kept players thinking from start to finish. Whether you discovered every word or just a handful, today’s grid was a delight to work through.