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.

Today’s NYT Spelling Bee for 26 November 2025 offers a lively blend of vowels and consonants, all anchored by the center letter I. As always, every valid word must be at least four letters long and include that crucial middle tile. This hive’s combination of common letters and a couple of curveballs makes the puzzle feel playful yet deceptively tricky, perfect for word-hunters looking for a fresh challenge.

About today’s puzzle

This hive centers on the letter I, surrounded by E, F, A, B, L, and X. The mix creates a semi-open grid: plenty of vowel support but also tricky consonants like X and F that narrow options. Still, the balance between flexible A/E vowels and the stronger consonants makes the puzzle feel fair, offering steady progress once you find the right word patterns.

NYT Spelling Bee Words and Answers: 26 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.

  • filler
  • fail
  • file
  • fill
  • flea
  • flex
  • flexible
  • fable
  • bile
  • bail
  • leaf
  • liable
  • fillable
  • affix
  • alexia
  • alibi
  • axial
  • axilla
  • axillae
  • bail
  • bailiff
  • belie
  • belief
  • biaxial
  • bible
  • biff
  • bilabial

Pangram of the day

Fixable stands out as today’s pangram because it neatly uses every letter in the hive—I, E, F, A, B, L, and X—without feeling forced. It’s a satisfying word that makes full use of the puzzle’s strong consonant set, especially the rare X, while leaning on the vowels for structure. Spotting it often acts as a breakthrough moment, unlocking related word forms and helping you see new possibilities in the grid.

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 rewards patient exploration and a willingness to test unusual combinations. If you managed to find fixable, you were definitely on the right track. Share how many words you found—or whether the pangram jumped out at you.