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NYT Spelling Bee

June 01, 2026

I
A
C
E
N
T
X

Puzzle Statistics

44
Total Words
223
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 June 01, 2026! This puzzle challenges you to find 44 words using the letters IACENTX, with I 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 223 points.

🔤 Tips & Strategies for Solving Spelling Bee

1. Start with the Center Letter

Remember that the center letter (I) 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 44 Answers (223 Points)

4-Letter Words (10)

ACAI
ANTI
CITE
EXIT
NICE
NINE
NITE
TAXI
TINE
TINT

5-Letter Words (10)

ANTIC
ATTIC
CACTI
INANE
INNIE
NIECE
TACIT
TAINT
TINCT
TITAN

6-Letter Words (16)

ACACIA
ACETIC
ATAXIA
ATTAIN
CANINE
ENTICE
EXCITE
INCANT
INCITE
INNATE
INTACT
INTENT
NIACIN
TACTIC
TANNIC
TANNIN

7-Letter Words (5)

ANCIENT
CANTINA
EXTINCT
INEXACT 🌟
TITANIC

8-Letter Words (2)

INITIATE
NINETEEN

9-Letter Words (1)

TACTICIAN