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NYT Spelling Bee

June 25, 2026

I
A
D
E
F
T
X

Puzzle Statistics

35
Total Words
151
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 25, 2026! This puzzle challenges you to find 35 words using the letters IADEFTX, 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 151 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 35 Answers (151 Points)

4-Letter Words (13)

AIDE
DIED
DIET
EDIT
EXIT
FIAT
FIEF
FIFE
IDEA
TAXI
TIDE
TIED
TIFF

5-Letter Words (6)

AFFIX
AIDED
FETID
FIFED
FIXED
TIDED

6-Letter Words (11)

ATAXIA
DEFIED
DIETED
EDDIED
EDITED
EXITED
FITTED
FIXATE
IDEATE
TAXIED
TIDIED

7-Letter Words (5)

AFFIXED
DEIFIED
EDIFIED
FIXATED 🌟
IDEATED