Spelling Bee hints & answers: Apr 3, 2026 (Puzzle #17025)

This page shows spoiler‑layered hints and full answers for the NYT Spelling Bee hive published on Apr 3, 2026 (2026-04-03 · Puzzle #17025). Step through the structural hints and word‑count matrix first, then reveal the full answer list only when you really need it.

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Hive overview

This hive has 34 playable words worth about 143 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.