The NYT Spelling Bee for 27 November 2025 offers a puzzle full of satisfying discoveries and a few deceptive traps. As always, every word must be at least four letters long and must include the center letter P. Today’s letter set blends crisp consonants with multiple vowels, creating a hive that feels flexible but surprisingly tricky when searching for longer words.
About today’s puzzle
Today’s hive features P as the center letter, anchoring a wide mix of consonants and vowels: C, E, N, I, T, and D. The combination allows a generous number of word paths, though the consonant clustering can make longer constructions feel unexpectedly restrictive. Still, the puzzle offers varied opportunities for sharp players who enjoy exploring structural patterns.
NYT Spelling Bee Words and Answers: 27 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.
- deep
- deepen
- deepened
- depend
- depended
- dependence
- dependent
- depict
- depicted
- dipped
- epee
- epic
- epicene
- incipience
- incipient
- independence
- independent
- inept
- ninepin
Pangram of the day
Today’s pangram, centipede, is a delightfully structured word that uses every letter in the hive while forming a vivid image. Its repetition of E’s and strategic placement of consonants make it both visually and phonetically memorable. The word works especially well in this puzzle because the P serves as a clean pivot between syllables, allowing the full set of letters to lock together seamlessly.
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 delivered a broad word range and some wonderfully tricky finds. Share how many words you uncovered—or whether centipede jumped out at you right away. Happy puzzling!
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