Today’s New York Times Spelling Bee was a fun mix of vowels and consonants, filled with possibilities for both simple and complex word-building. The center letter was H, surrounded by E, I, O, T, B, C — a lineup that had me buzzing with curiosity right from the start.

Let’s break down how I solved today’s puzzle, which words I uncovered, and the pangram that tied them all together.

How I Approached the Puzzle

As always, my first move was identifying the center letter, which in this case was H. Every valid word must include this letter, so I immediately filtered out any mental combinations that didn’t pass the “H test.”

Next, I scanned the remaining letters: E, I, O, T, B, C. This set included three strong vowels and a few versatile consonants — a good sign for finding a mix of shorter and longer words.

I started building simple combinations in my head:

• B + H + E = beeh

• H + O + T = hot

• C + H + E = che

Then I tried longer blends and common suffixes like -ic, -th, -eth, and -ite. After several word formations and validations, I stumbled upon the winning pangram.

Today’s Pangram: BIOTECH

biotech (noun): short for biotechnology — the use of living systems and organisms to develop products or technologies.

This word checked all the boxes:

• Uses all seven letters: B, I, O, T, E, C, H

• Includes the center letter H

• Is a valid, recognized term

And it perfectly fit the theme of blending science and language!

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Full Word List – Valid Words with H

Here are some of the valid words I found in today’s puzzle (minimum 4 letters, must include H):

• Beho

• Both

• Botch

• Bothe

• Etch

• Heeb

• Hecht

• Heist

• Hitch

• Hotch

• Hottie

• Hoboethic

• Itch

• Tech

• Ethic

• Echo

• Chit

• Chet

• Coth

• Obeth

• Betch

• Cheth

• Biotech (pangram)

(Note: Validity may vary depending on the NYT word list; not all may be accepted officially.)

What Made This Puzzle Special

Today’s puzzle had a nice blend of high-utility letters and trickier consonants. The inclusion of H as the central letter forced players to think creatively, especially since H doesn’t typically begin a large number of common short words.

What added to the fun was the ability to build tech-related or science-oriented words like biotech, tech, and ethic — all of which are increasingly relevant in modern language.

It also included casual or playful words like hottie, as well as classic stingers like itch and botch.

Solving Tips That Helped Today

1. Always Begin with 4-Letter Words: Build a foundation with shorter valid entries.

2. Spot Clusters: Think about phonetic clusters like “ch,” “th,” “bo,” and “ho.”

3. Use Vowels Generously: With E, I, O, this puzzle rewarded vowel-heavy construction.

4. Watch for Plurals & Verb Tenses: While not all are accepted, testing hitches, itched, or echoes can sometimes yield extra points.

5. Check for Scientific Words: With “tech” in the mix, it’s smart to try STEM-related terms.

 Wrapping It Up

Today’s pangram — biotech — was both clever and satisfying. It tied together a diverse set of letters with a word that reflects innovation and modernity. Whether you managed to find 10 words or crossed the Genius line, the real reward is expanding your vocabulary and exercising your linguistic skills.

Stay sharp, and come back tomorrow to conquer the next hive!