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NYT Spelling Bee

February 05, 2026

O
D
H
I
M
N
T

Puzzle Statistics

36
Total Words
136
Total Points
1
Pangrams
7
Letters

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About This Puzzle

Welcome to the complete solution guide for the New York Times Spelling Bee puzzle from February 05, 2026! This puzzle challenges you to find 36 words using the letters ODHIMNT, with O as the center letter that must appear in every word.

The Spelling Bee is a daily word puzzle where players create words using a set of 7 unique letters arranged in a honeycomb pattern. The center letter must be included in every word, and each word must be at least 4 letters long. This puzzle contains 1 pangrams - special words that use all 7 letters.

Looking for today's answers? Our complete solution reveals all words organized by length, with pangrams highlighted. The total possible score for this puzzle is 136 points.

🔤 Tips & Strategies for Solving Spelling Bee

1. Start with the Center Letter

Remember that the center letter (O) must appear in every word. Start by brainstorming words that prominently feature this letter.

2. Look for Common Endings

Try adding common suffixes like -ING, -ED, -ER, -LY to your base words. Many puzzles include multiple forms of the same root word.

3. Hunt for Pangrams

Pangrams use all 7 letters and give bonus points. They're often longer, compound words, or less common terms. Don't give up on finding all 1 pangrams!

4. Think of Word Families

If you find one word, think of related words. For example, if you find "BOOK", look for "BOOKS", "BOOKED", "BOOKING".

5. Use Letter Frequency

Some letters appear more frequently than others. Build around common letters and don't forget about less obvious combinations.

All 36 Answers (136 Points)

4-Letter Words (17)

DINO
DODO
DOOM
DOTH
HOOD
HOOT
INTO
MONO
MOOD
MOON
MOOT
MOTH
NOON
OMIT
ONTO
TOON
TOOT

5-Letter Words (9)

DHOTI
DITTO
IDIOM
IDIOT
MONDO
MONTH
MOTTO
ONION
TOOTH

6-Letter Words (6)

DOMINO
HOODOO
MINION
MOTION
NOTION
TOMTIT

7-Letter Words (1)

HOMINID

8-Letter Words (3)

DOMINION
HOMINOID
MIDMONTH 🌟