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NYT Spelling Bee

September 06, 2026

B
A
D
E
G
N
O

Puzzle Statistics

68
Total Words
320
Total Points
2
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 September 06, 2026! This puzzle challenges you to find 68 words using the letters BADEGNO, with B 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 2 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 320 points.

🔤 Tips & Strategies for Solving Spelling Bee

1. Start with the Center Letter

Remember that the center letter (B) 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 2 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 68 Answers (320 Points)

4-Letter Words (21)

ABED
BABA
BABE
BADE
BAND
BANE
BANG
BEAD
BEAN
BEEN
BEND
BOBA
BODE
BOND
BONE
BONG
BOOB
BOON
EBON
NOOB
OBOE

5-Letter Words (12)

ABODE
ADOBE
ADOBO
BAAED
BADGE
BEGAN
BODED
BONED
BONGO
BOOED
EBBED
NABOB

6-Letter Words (24)

BABOON
BADGED
BAGGED
BANANA
BANDED
BANGED
BANNED
BAOBAB
BEADED
BEANED
BEDDED
BEGGED
BEGONE
BOBBED
BODEGA
BOGGED
BONBON
BONDED
BONOBO
BOOBOO
DABBED
DEBONE
GABBED
NABBED

7-Letter Words (8)

ABANDON
BAGGAGE
BANDAGE
BANDANA
BEANBAG
BONDAGE 🌟
DEBONED
DOGBANE 🌟

8-Letter Words (2)

BANDAGED
BANDANNA

9-Letter Words (1)

ABANDONED