Spelling Bee

How many words can you make with 7 letters? One puzzle a day, and the more words you build, the more points you earn

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Price
Free, paid extras. Starting is free; the archive is for subscribers
Platforms
Web, NYT Games app
Language
English
Features
Daily, Mobile app, Archive
Categories
Word puzzles, NYT games
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What is Spelling Bee?

Spelling Bee asks how many words you can make with 7 letters. The more words you build, the more points you earn, and there is one puzzle a day

Starting is free, and a subscription adds the archive and play with no pre-game ads. The NYT Games app has a Spelling Bee forum and badges for streaks. It is in English

How to play Spelling Bee

Make as many words as you can from the 7 letters of the day. Each word adds to your score

Modes and features

  • Daily puzzle
  • Spelling Bee forum in the NYT Games app
  • Streak badges

Spelling Bee alternatives

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Spelling Bee: quick answers

What is Spelling Bee?

How many words can you make with 7 letters? One puzzle a day, and the more words you build, the more points you earn

How do you play Spelling Bee?

Make as many words as you can from the 7 letters of the day. Each word adds to your score

Is Spelling Bee free?

Spelling Bee is free to play in part, with paid extras. Starting is free; the archive is for subscribers

How often is there a new Spelling Bee puzzle?

Spelling Bee has a new puzzle every day

Where can I play Spelling Bee?

Spelling Bee runs on: Web, NYT Games app

What are some games like Spelling Bee?

Try Strands, Smartle, Connections and NYT Games app. Each one has its own page here with the details

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