Today’s New York Times Spelling Bee puzzle gave us a fun challenge with some uncommon words. The rule, as always: every word must include the center letter (B) and be at least four letters long. Let’s break down today’s puzzle and find the pangram and other solutions.

Today’s Hive Letters:

• Center Letter: B

• Other Letters: R, A, G, I, N, L

 Today’s Pangrams:

• BAILING (main pangram)

• BLARING (perfect pangram – uses all letters exactly once)

Meaning:

• Bailing: Removing water from a boat or releasing someone on bail.

• Blaring: Making a loud, harsh sound (like loud music).

 How I Solved It:

1. Started Small: I first spotted easy words like bail, barn, brag, and blab.

2. Looked for Patterns: Noticed clusters like bl, br, and suffix -ing.

3. Found Longer Words: Adding “ing” to bail gave bailing (pangram).

4. Perfect Pangram Alert: Rearranging all letters once gave blaring, which is the perfect pangram.

 Full Word List (Official Solutions):

Here are the valid words you can make:

• BAIL

• AIRBAG

• AIRBALL

• BAILING (pangram)

• BALING

• BABBLING

• BANANA

• BLAB

• BLAG

• BLARING (perfect pangram)

• BRAIN

• BANNING

• BRAG

• BARBARIAN

• BARGAINING

• BRIN

• BAIRN

• BARN

• BANG

• BING

• BIRL

• GABBLING

• GARBING

• GARBI (rare)

• GARBLING

•  LABIA

• LIBRARIAN

• NABBING

• RABBI

• RAGBAG

• RIBBING

• LIBRA (possible in some lists)

Total: Around 25–30 words depending on the official word list.

 Interesting Words:

• BAIRN: A Scottish term for “child.”

• BIRL: To spin something (e.g., wood).

• BLAG: Slang for persuading someone using charm or deceit.

Key Observations:

• Finding blaring as the perfect pangram is rare—such words don’t appear every day!

• Combining common prefixes and suffixes like -ing helps uncover pangrams quickly.

Brain Teasers That Paid Off

Today’s Spelling Bee puzzle was a fantastic mix of fun and challenge. What made it especially exciting was the presence of two pangrams: the main pangram BAILING and the perfect pangram BLARING, which uses all seven letters exactly once. Perfect pangrams are rare, so spotting BLARING was a real treat for word enthusiasts.

The puzzle offered a nice balance between familiar words like bail, barn, and brain, and less common gems like bairn and birl that tested your vocabulary depth. This variety makes Spelling Bee so addictive—it’s not just about spelling; it’s about pattern recognition, root knowledge, and a touch of creativity.

If you struggled with today’s hive, don’t worry! Every round of Spelling Bee is a learning opportunity. Use these strategies to improve:
-Start small with obvious short words.
-Look for common prefixes and suffixes like -ing and -al.
-Rearrange letters to visualize possible longer words.

Finding pangrams consistently comes down to practice, persistence, and keeping an open mind for less obvious word formations. So keep playing, keep learning, and celebrate those “aha!” moments when everything clicks. After all, it’s not just about getting the answers—it’s about enjoying the journey and expanding your word power.

How did you do today? Did you catch BLARING right away, or did it sneak up on you after some trial and error? Share your thoughts and your favorite finds in the comments below, and don’t forget to join us again tomorrow for a brand-new hive and more spelling fun. Until then—happy buzzing!