If you’ve ever played the New York Times Spelling Bee, you know how satisfying it feels to find that one word hiding in plain sight.

About today’s puzzle

Today’s hive is compact and precise: every valid word must include the center letter P and be made only from the seven letters shown. This set favors words built from steady stems and repeated letters — it rewards careful rearranging rather than wild guesswork. Start with short anchors and build outward; the grid opens up quickly once you find a few dependable stems.

Center letter: P
Other letters: N, D, T, I, E, M

NYT Spelling Bee Answers: 24 October 2025

Below are fifteen valid words (4+ letters) from today’s hive — every entry contains the required center letter P:

  1. impediment (pangram)
  2. impeded
  3. impede
  4. pediment
  5. penitent
  6. dependent
  7. depend
  8. deepen
  9. pined
  10. pinned
  11. tempi
  12. tempt
  13. tempted
  14. emptied
  15. impend

Pangram of the day

Impediment — An impediment is anything that slows or blocks progress. It can refer to a physical thing, like a fallen tree in the road, or something more intangible, like how your short stature is an impediment to becoming a professional basketball player.

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.

Final Thoughts

This grid is a tidy exercise in methodical solving: lock down a handful of small P-words and the longer, more satisfying forms will follow. Whether you chase the big finds or collect steady four- and five-letter wins, today’s puzzle rewards calm focus and a systematic approach.