Crossword puzzles, hangman and other word games are great fun--and helpful ways to practice spelling skills, build vocabulary and improve your powers of deductive reasoning. Since English words aren’t ...

In the world of word games, the New York Times Spelling Bee stands out as a favorite for puzzle enthusiasts. Today’s puzzle for January 30, 2026, presents an intriguing challenge that blends ...

After reporting on local schools participating in the Scripps Spelling Bee, our newsroom decided to put readers to the test.

Feeling stuck on today’s puzzle? We can help. By New York Times Games Hi, busy bees! Welcome to today’s Spelling Bee forum. Enter the comments section to see hints, conversation, helpful tips and ...

They're the fundamentals of language. They comprise how we communicate and how effectively we can express opinions and succeed at fulfilling our dreams. One of the earliest brain teasers was the ...

While it made its digital debut in May 2018, the New York Times’ Spelling Bee was first introduced as a weekly print feature in 2014. It was created by Frank Longo after a proposal from Will Shortz, ...

Seeing the popularity of spelling bees and always having an interest in words himself, Tony Goldstein thought he’d turn spelling into a game. Goldstein came up with Beezi, the spelling game. “I’ve ...

Alright, alright, alright, before we start here, I know what some of you going to say. The Spelling Bee isn’t sports. They’re not running or jumping or doing anything athletic. They’re standing on a ...

Created and introduced in April 2023, Spelling Bee Buddy is a personalized statistics and hints section of the New York Times game. While Wordle’s Wordlebot provides detailed analysis and shows ...