The New York Times Spelling Bee for 30 November 2025 challenges players to find words using seven letters arranged in a honeycomb hive, with all words required to include the center letter O. Today's puzzle features C, G, H, I, N, O, U — a rich combination that unlocks an impressive word list with multiple sound combinations and excellent opportunities for longer, high-value finds through repeated letter usage.

About Today's Puzzle

Center letter O anchors the hive alongside C, G, H, I, N, U. This set provides a good foundation for building words, with repeatable letters creating exceptional depth. The consonant and vowel balance allows for both common short words and sophisticated longer constructions.

NYT Spelling Bee Words and Answers: 30 NOVEMBER

Here's a comprehensive list of all valid words for today's puzzle:

4-Letter Answers
  • coho
  • coin
  • gong
  • goon
  • icon
  • noon
  • noun
  • ouch
5-Letter Answers
  • chino
  • cocci
  • conch
  • conic
  • couch
  • cough
  • going
  • hooch
  • ionic
  • onion
  • union
6-Letter Answers
  • cocoon
  • cooing
  • honcho
  • honing
  • iconic
  • noggin
  • nuncio
7-Letter Answers
  • chignon
  • coining
  • conning
  • gonging
  • gouging
  • hogging
  • ongoing
8-Letter Answers
  • couching
  • coughing
  • hiccough
  • nonunion
9-Letter Answers
  • cocooning
11-Letter Answers
  • hiccoughing

Pangrams of the Day

Today's puzzle features three pangrams — an exceptional treat:

COUCHING · COUGHING · HICCOUGHING

These words use all seven letters from the hive (C, G, H, I, N, O, U), each one worth significant bonus points. COUGHING is the most recognizable. The others demonstrate how letter repetition and varied arrangements can create entirely different words from the same foundational set.

Quick Tactics for Any Puzzle

  • Start with the center letter. Every word must feature O, so build combinations around it first to spark ideas.
  • Play with prefixes and suffixes. Ending patterns like -ING are treasure troves today — GOING, HONING, COINING, HOGGING all build off this pattern effortlessly.
  • Anagram your discoveries. Once you spot a word like COIN, test whether you can extend it with other available letters to form COINING or CONNING.
  • Use repeated letters strategically. Notice how COCOON and COCOONING leverage the repeated O and C — letter repetition is your friend here.
  • Begin with easy 4-letter words. Lock in straightforward finds like NOON, ICON, and COIN to build momentum before tackling longer constructions.
  • Think beyond the obvious. Words like NUNCIO (a papal ambassador) or HONCHO (a boss or leader) reward those willing to explore less common vocabulary.

What was your final word count? Did you achieve Queen Bee status, or are you hunting for those last few words? Which word stumped you the longest, and which discovery felt most rewarding? Share your Spelling Bee journey in the discussion below — we'd love to hear which pangram you spotted first!