The New York Times Spelling Bee for December 27, 2025 offers a satisfying blend of familiar and tricky words. As always, every valid word must be at least four letters long and include the center letter. Today’s hive leans toward a balanced mix of vowels and consonants, creating room for both straightforward finds and longer, more rewarding discoveries if you stay patient.
About today’s puzzle
Today’s center letter is U, which immediately shapes how the puzzle plays. The surrounding letters offer a flexible mix rather than harsh limits, making the board feel fairly open. While U can sometimes feel restrictive, the balance of consonants and vowels here encourages longer builds and repeated-letter experimentation.
NYT Spelling Bee Words and Answers: 27 December 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.
- annual
- annul
- attenuate
- attune
- aunt
- gateau
- gauge
- gaunt
- lung
- lunge
- lunula
- lunulae
- lute
- luteal
- nugget
- null
- taunt
- taut
Pangram of the day
The pangram for today is especially satisfying because it flows naturally while using every letter in the hive. It includes the required center letter and neatly pulls in each remaining character without feeling forced. Words like this are a joy to spot because they often emerge only after you’ve explored shorter options and start seeing new letter patterns across the board.
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 rewards curiosity and patience, especially if you push past the obvious finds. Take your time, enjoy the hunt, and see how far you can stretch the letter set. How many words did you uncover—and did you spot the pangram early or late?
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