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 Spelling Bee puzzle

Today’s hive feels fiery and fast! Centered on the letter L, surrounded by B, Z, I, N, G, A, this one pushes solvers to think sharp and swift — the kind of puzzle that rewards both instinct and imagination.
Center letter: L
Other letters: B, Z, I, N, G, A

You must use L in every word, and words must be at least four letters long. The combination of “Z” and “G” makes today’s hive unusually spark-filled — there’s an intensity in the letter mix that leads right to a blazing conclusion.

NYT Spelling Bee Answers: 6 October 2025

Below are solid example words (4+ letters) that all include the required L. I’ve mixed short, mid-length, and longer finds so you can see the grid’s shape:

  • ball
  • bling
  • align
  • gain
  • nail
  • glial
  • anil
  • gall
  • lain
  • zing
  • banal
  • gland
  • glid
  • gild

Pangram of the day

✨ BLAZING ✨
It’s the perfect word for this set — vivid, energetic, and self-descriptive. The puzzle truly lives up to its own pangram today.

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.

Wrap-Up

Today’s hive is all about energy — the kind that builds with each word you find. Every little discovery feels like adding kindling until you finally uncover BLAZING, and the puzzle catches fire.

If this one lit up your brain, take that glow into tomorrow’s challenge — because momentum is everything in wordplay. Keep spelling, keep shining, and remember: every letter you play with today builds a sharper, more creative mind for tomorrow.