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NYT Spelling Bee

May 25, 2026

T
A
I
M
N
R
V

Puzzle Statistics

43
Total Words
227
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 May 25, 2026! This puzzle challenges you to find 43 words using the letters TAIMNRV, with T 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 227 points.

🔤 Tips & Strategies for Solving Spelling Bee

1. Start with the Center Letter

Remember that the center letter (T) 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 43 Answers (227 Points)

4-Letter Words (9)

ANTI
MART
MINT
MITT
RANT
TART
TINT
TRAM
TRIM

5-Letter Words (9)

ATRIA
ATTAR
MANTA
RAITA
TAINT
TIARA
TITAN
TRAIN
TRAIT

6-Letter Words (14)

ARRANT
ATTAIN
AVATAR
MANTRA
MARTIN
NATANT
RATTAN
TAMARI
TANNIN
TANTRA
TARTAN
TARTAR
TATAMI
TRIVIA

7-Letter Words (7)

MARTINI
RATATAT
TAMARIN
TANTARA
VARIANT
VARMINT 🌟
VITAMIN

8-Letter Words (3)

IRRITANT
MAINTAIN
TRIMARAN

9-Letter Words (1)

INVARIANT