The New York Times Spelling Bee for 25 November brings a lively mix of letters that encourages both short-word hunting and creative stretching. As always, every word must use the center letter E and be at least four letters long. With today’s hive offering a blend of smooth vowels and workable consonants, the puzzle feels accessible but still sneaks in a few tricky combinations.
About today’s puzzle
Today’s center letter is E, surrounded by O, N, A, L, H, and G. The set strikes a balance—enough vowels for flow and enough consonants to anchor longer words. While not overly restrictive, it does lean on thoughtful blending, especially with consonant pairs like NG and LN. Overall, it’s an open, friendly grid with room for exploration.
CENTER LETTER: E
HIVE LETTERS: O, N, A, L, H, G + E (center)
NYT Spelling Bee Words and Answers: 25 November 2025
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.
- galleon
- gelee
- gene
- ghee
- glean
- glee
- glen
- goggle
- gone
- haggle
- hale
- heal
- heel
- hell
- hellhole
- hello
- henge
Pangram of the day
Halogen is today’s standout pangram, weaving in all seven letters with clean efficiency. It works beautifully because the letter set lends itself to scientific or technical vocabulary, and “halogen” fits that niche perfectly. The word uses both vowels smoothly and anchors itself with strong consonants like H, G, and N. It’s satisfying to spot because the solution feels obvious only after you find it.
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 puzzle offered plenty of room to experiment, making it a fun session for word explorers. Share how many words you uncovered—and whether you spotted halogen early or saved it for last!
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