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NYT Spelling Bee

October 27, 2026

A
E
H
N
O
P
Y

Puzzle Statistics

29
Total Words
116
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 October 27, 2026! This puzzle challenges you to find 29 words using the letters AEHNOPY, with A 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 116 points.

🔤 Tips & Strategies for Solving Spelling Bee

1. Start with the Center Letter

Remember that the center letter (A) 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 29 Answers (116 Points)

4-Letter Words (11)

AEON
AHOY
ANON
HEAP
NAAN
NANA
NAPE
NEAP
PANE
PAPA
YEAH

5-Letter Words (12)

ANNOY
APNEA
HAPPY
HENNA
HYENA
NANNY
PAEAN
PAPPY
PAYEE
POPPA
YAHOO
YAPPY

6-Letter Words (5)

ANYHOO
ANYONE
HAPPEN
PAPAYA
PEAHEN

8-Letter Words (1)

PAYPHONE 🌟