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NYT Spelling Bee

November 08, 2026

P
A
C
E
J
K
L

Puzzle Statistics

37
Total Words
117
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 November 08, 2026! This puzzle challenges you to find 37 words using the letters PACEJKL, with P 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 117 points.

🔤 Tips & Strategies for Solving Spelling Bee

1. Start with the Center Letter

Remember that the center letter (P) 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 37 Answers (117 Points)

4-Letter Words (22)

CAPE
CLAP
EPEE
JAPE
JEEP
KEEP
KELP
LEAP
PACE
PACK
PALE
PALL
PALP
PAPA
PEAK
PEAL
PECK
PEEK
PEEL
PEEP
PEKE
PLEA

5-Letter Words (7)

APACE
APPLE
KAPPA
LAPEL
PAPAL
PEACE
PLACE

6-Letter Words (6)

ALPACA
APPALL
APPEAL
PAELLA
PALACE
PALAPA

8-Letter Words (1)

APPELLEE

9-Letter Words (1)

APPLEJACK 🌟