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NYT Spelling Bee

September 25, 2026

C
A
D
E
I
N
V

Puzzle Statistics

59
Total Words
319
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 September 25, 2026! This puzzle challenges you to find 59 words using the letters CADEINV, with C 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 319 points.

🔤 Tips & Strategies for Solving Spelling Bee

1. Start with the Center Letter

Remember that the center letter (C) 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 59 Answers (319 Points)

4-Letter Words (12)

ACAI
ACED
ACID
ACNE
CANE
CAVA
CAVE
CEDE
DICE
ICED
NICE
VICE

5-Letter Words (10)

CANED
CANID
CANNA
CAVED
CEDED
CIVIC
DANCE
DEICE
DICED
NIECE

6-Letter Words (19)

ACACIA
ACCEDE
ACIDIC
ADVICE
CADDIE
CANCAN
CANDID
CANINE
CANNED
CICADA
DANCED
DECADE
DECIDE
DEICED
DEVICE
EVINCE
INDICA
NIACIN
VIVACE

7-Letter Words (11)

ACCEDED
ADVANCE
CADDIED
CADENCE
CANDIED
DECEIVE
DECIDED
DEICIDE
EVINCED
INDICIA
VACCINE

8-Letter Words (4)

ADVANCED
DECEIVED
DEVIANCE 🌟
EVIDENCE

9-Letter Words (3)

DECADENCE
EVIDENCED
INCIDENCE