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 logical: every valid entry must include the center letter I and use only the seven letters shown. This set leans toward short, sharp stems and a few richer scientific or technical words — a satisfying mix for both quick solvers and players who like to dig a little deeper.

Center letter: I
Outer letters: L, T, B, O, N, H

NYT Spelling Bee Answers: 28 October 2025

Here are some answers for NYT Spelling Bee 28 October 2025 that you can try:

  • billion
  • biotin
  • tholin
  • nihil
  • nihilo
  • holin
  • biont
  • boil
  • toil
  • lion
  • loin
  • lint
  • thin
  • hint

Pangram of the day

The pangram for the October 29, 2025, NYT Spelling Bee puzzle is BILLIONTH.

It’s the only word in the set that uses every available letter: B, I, L, T, O, N, H — with I as the center.

It’s a neat, balanced pangram: it doubles up on “L” and “I,” fits the puzzle’s looping structure, and perfectly captures the kind of symmetry these vowel-light grids often deliver.

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 hive is a tidy exercise in pattern recognition: land a few reliable four-letter anchors, and the rest of the grid will begin to unfold. Play patiently, try saying clusters out loud, and enjoy the steady rhythm — you’ll surprise yourself with how many words you can find. How many did you spot today?