This hive puts O at the center with a compact set of consonants and a couple of vowels. It favors short, punchy stems that easily stretch into longer forms (especially -ic / -or families and some proper nouns that show up in word lists). Start with reliable 4-letter anchors that include O, then look for obvious extensions or sibling words.

About today’s puzzle

As always, the rules are simple: every word must include the center letter O and be at least four letters long. You can reuse letters as much as you like — which was definitely useful for today’s longer finds. This grid rewarded both careful planning and creative wordplay.

NYT Spelling Bee Answers: 8 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 answers may not include every single one. If you notice a word I’ve missed, drop it in the comments — you’ll help everyone else out.

Below are 15 playable words formed from today’s hive. Each word contains the required center letter O and uses only the seven hive letters shown.

  1. choir
  2. choric
  3. logic
  4. colic
  5. color
  6. corgi
  7. coir
  8. coil
  9. clog
  10. loch
  11. loci
  12. loco
  13. roil
  14. roll
  15. giro

Pangram of the Day

Choirgirl – the perfect pangram for this puzzle. It not only uses all seven letters but also captures the feeling of racing to find those last few words before hitting Queen Bee status.

Quick tactics for any puzzle

Start with the center letter

Since every word must include it, try building short “roots” with that letter first, then expand.

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.

Anagram your discoveries

Once you’ve found a word, shuffle its letters around — you’ll often uncover two or three more.

Use repeated letters

Remember, the same letter can appear more than once. Doubling letters opens up words you might otherwise overlook.

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.

This grid is satisfying because a few quick four-letter wins unlock many longer relatives. Start with coil, choir, or roil, experiment with the ch-/cl- and gr- clusters, and you’ll see the board open up. Want a dictionary-verified exhaustive list or a short “words to look for” cheat-sheet formatted for your blog? I can make that next.