NYT Games - The New York Times Crossword Puzzle
Play the Daily NYT Games Crossword puzzle edited by Will Shortz online. Try free NYT games like the Mini Crossword, Ken Ken, Sudoku & SET plus our new subscriber-only puzzle Spelling Bee.
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- How many words can you make with 7 letters?
- Get 6 chances to guess a 5-letter word
- Connect words using a common strand
- Group words by their connections
- Create words using letters around a box
- Match tiles to clear the board
- Connect the dots to reveal the hidden picture
- Fill the grid with numbers 1 to 9
NYT Games For Spelling Bee Guide
Game Overview
Spelling Bee is a word puzzle game where players need to create as many words as possible from a set of letters. Each word must include the center letter and be at least four letters long. Players can reuse letters but cannot use any letters not provided. The game has different scoring levels, and the goal is to achieve the highest score possible.
Rules
- Letter Grid: The game provides a hexagonal grid with one letter in the center and six surrounding letters.
- Center Letter: Each word must include the center letter.
- Word Length: Words must be at least four letters long.
- Letter Usage: Players can use letters more than once, but only the letters provided in the grid.
- Scoring System: Each valid word is scored based on its length and complexity, with extra points awarded for particularly long or difficult words.
- Objective: The goal is to form as many words as possible, aiming for high scores and achieving different scoring levels like 'Genius' and 'Queen Bee'.
Tips
- Start with common prefixes or suffixes to form words.
- Use all the letters in the grid to explore all possible word combinations.
- Focus on forming longer words that include the center letter, as these typically score higher.
Example
Assume the letter grid contains the following letters:
Center letter: E
Surrounding letters: A, T, B, N, I, C
Possible words include:
- bean
- beat
- cabinet
- incite
- enact
Game Objectives
- Achieve high scores to unlock different achievement levels such as 'Smart', 'Excellent', and 'Outstanding'.
- Continuously challenge yourself to reach higher scores each day.
By playing Spelling Bee, you can improve your vocabulary, enhance your spelling skills, and enjoy a fun and educational word puzzle game.
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@casey
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
You get access to all the New York Times puzzles including Wordle, Strands, Connections, Letter Boxed, Tiles, Vertex, and Sudoku.
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In Wordle, you have six chances to guess a five-letter word. Each guess provides feedback in the form of colored tiles to show how close your guess was to the word.
In Strands, you need to connect words by identifying a common strand or theme that links them together.
In Connections, you group words by identifying their connections or relationships to form sets of words that share a common theme.
In Letter Boxed, you create words using letters arranged around a box, ensuring each word starts with the last letter of the previous word and uses letters from at least two sides of the box.
In Tiles, you match pairs of identical tiles to clear the board by clicking on two tiles to select them. If they match, they are removed from the board.
In Vertex, you connect dots (vertices) with lines to reveal a hidden picture by drawing lines between vertices until the picture is complete.
In Sudoku, you fill a 9x9 grid with numbers from 1 to 9, ensuring each row, column, and 3x3 subgrid contains all the numbers from 1 to 9 without repeating.
Start with common five-letter words, use feedback to refine guesses, and avoid repeating letters marked as gray.
Think about common themes, use feedback to refine guesses, and avoid guessing words that do not fit the common theme.
Identify common themes, use feedback to refine guesses, and avoid grouping words that do not fit the common connection.
Plan your words ahead, use longer words to use up letters quickly, and ensure words span multiple sides of the box.
Match the most obvious pairs first, pay attention to patterns and colors, and remember the positions of uncovered tiles.
Identify obvious connections first, pay attention to the emerging picture, and use logical deduction to connect vertices.
Start with obvious numbers, use the process of elimination, look for numbers that must go in specific cells, and avoid guessing.
