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Use this page when you're close to your next rank in NYT Spelling Bee but don't want a full spoiler. We start with hive structure and pangram hints, then gradually move toward full answers only if you really need them.
For older hives, browse the Spelling Bee hints & answers archive to jump straight to any stored NYT print date.
For pangram‑only coaching, use the Spelling Bee pangram helper and when you want to see how every answer fits together, the Spelling Bee word finder lets you filter today's full answer list by length, starting letter, and pattern.
Today's puzzle date (NYT print date): Jan 19, 2026 (2026-01-19 · Puzzle #6049).
This hive has 31 playable words worth about 118 points in total. Aim to unlock the pangram and a few long words early to get ahead of the ranking curve.
There is 1 pangram hidden in this hive.