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NYT Spelling Bee

February 10, 2026

H
B
I
N
O
R
T

Puzzle Statistics

26
Total Words
126
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 10, 2026! This puzzle challenges you to find 26 words using the letters HBINORT, with H 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 126 points.

🔤 Tips & Strategies for Solving Spelling Bee

1. Start with the Center Letter

Remember that the center letter (H) 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 26 Answers (126 Points)

4-Letter Words (7)

BOHO
BOTH
HINT
HOBO
HOOT
HORN
THIN

5-Letter Words (11)

BIRTH
BOOTH
BROTH
HONOR
NINTH
NORTH
RHINO
THORN
THROB
TOOTH
TROTH

6-Letter Words (4)

BOOHOO
HOBBIT
HOBNOB
HORROR

7-Letter Words (2)

INHIBIT
TINHORN

9-Letter Words (1)

INHIBITOR 🌟

10-Letter Words (1)

INHIBITION