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Spelling Bee Answers Today

September 25, 2026

Use the hive, chase the pangram, and unlock answers by length the same way Spelling Bee is scored.

Today's hive

Every word must use the yellow center letter. Letters can be reused.

30

Words

141

Max pts

99

Genius

1

Pangrams

Scoring: 4-letter words = 1 pt. Longer words = 1 pt per letter. Pangrams add +7.

Gentle hints

Hint 1

Every valid word must include the center letter C.

Hint 2

Look for cream / create / camera family words before forcing the pangram.

Hint 3

The pangram is a long camera-related compound.

Pangram

Uses every letter in the hive at least once.

CALMERT
Show pangram
TELECAMERA

Answers by length

Open one length at a time — the same way most Spelling Bee solvers unlock help.

4-letter words(9)Reveal
CARECARTCALMCAMECELLLACEMACERACETALC
5-letter words(9)Reveal
CAMELCLEARCLEATCRATECREAMELECTRACERREACTTRACE
6-letter words(8)Reveal
CAMERACARTELCELLARCLARETCRATERCREATERECALLTRACER
7-letter words(2)Reveal
CARAMELCREMATE
8-letter words(1)Reveal
RECREATE
10-letter words(1)Reveal
TELECAMERA

Starts-with hints

How many answers begin with each letter — useful before you open the full lists.

C

18 words

E

1 word

L

1 word

M

1 word

R

5 words

T

4 words

How Spelling Bee works

  • Make words of 4+ letters from the hive.
  • Every word must include the yellow center letter.
  • Letters may be used more than once.
  • A pangram uses all 7 letters and scores bonus points.
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FAQ

What is a pangram?

A pangram uses every hive letter at least once and scores a bonus.

Do words need the center letter?

Yes. Every Spelling Bee answer must include the yellow center letter.

How is scoring calculated?

4-letter words score 1 point. Longer words score 1 point per letter. Pangrams add +7.