Spelling Bee Answers — June 29, 2026

    The full word list and pangrams for the NYT Spelling Bee from June 29, 2026.

    Daily brief

    Spelling bee #13410

    Monday, June 29, 2026

    ready

    Updated

    Today's hints

    Hive: center C; outer A, F, I, L, N, U

    Official totals
    Total Words
    30
    Pangram Count
    1
    Length histogram
    4
    8
    5
    7
    6
    9
    7
    2
    8
    2
    9
    2
    Two-letter list
    OTHER
    30
    Letter-by-length grid
    C
    4
    6
    OTHER
    Total
    24
    Pangram shape
    Count
    1
    Starts With Center
    No
    1. The hive puts C in the middle beside 6 outside letters.
    2. Today's hive holds 30 words, including 1 pangram.

    Difficulty: 2

    This band is shown with every input used to compute it.

    • accepted-word total
    • length distribution
    • pangram count

    Spelling Bee Puzzle

    Edited by Sam Ezersky

    Monday, June 29, 2026

    Today's Letters

    A
    F
    I
    C
    L
    N
    U

    Create words using letters from the hive. Words must:

    • Be at least 4 letters long
    • Include the center letter C

    152Max Points
    30Words Found
    1Pangrams
    5.1Avg Points/Word

    The Spelling Bee pangram for Monday, June 29, 2026 was FANCIFUL, out of 30 total words worth 152 points.

    Solution Details

    A (2)

    acaciaacai

    C (17)

    calculicalfcallcallacanalcancancannacannulacaulciliaclancliffclinicclinicalcliniciancuffcull

    F (4)

    facialfancifulfanficfinancial

    I (1)

    iliac

    L (4)

    lacunalaiclaicallilac

    N (1)

    niacin

    U (1)

    uncuff

    Yesterday's full result

    2026-06-28

    Center Letter
    V
    Outer Letters
    D, E, G, I, L, N
    Words
    • Word
      DELVING
      Scrabble Score
      12
      Wwf Score
      16
      Is Pangram
      Yes
    • Word
      DEVILING
      Scrabble Score
      13
      Wwf Score
      17
      Is Pangram
      Yes
    • Word
      INVEIGLED
      Scrabble Score
      14
      Wwf Score
      18
      Is Pangram
      Yes
    • Word
      DELVE
      Scrabble Score
      9
      Wwf Score
      11
      Part Of Speech
      v
      Definition
      turn up, loosen, or remove earth
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      DELVED
      Scrabble Score
      11
      Wwf Score
      13
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      DEVEIN
      Scrabble Score
      10
      Wwf Score
      12
      Part Of Speech
      v
      Definition
      remove the dark dorsal vein of (a shrimp)
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      DEVEINED
      Scrabble Score
      13
      Wwf Score
      15
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      DEVEINING
      Scrabble Score
      14
      Wwf Score
      18
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      DEVIL
      Scrabble Score
      9
      Wwf Score
      11
      Part Of Speech
      n
      Definition
      an evil supernatural being
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      DEVILED
      Scrabble Score
      12
      Wwf Score
      14
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      DIVE
      Scrabble Score
      8
      Wwf Score
      9
      Part Of Speech
      n
      Definition
      a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      DIVED
      Scrabble Score
      10
      Wwf Score
      11
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      DIVIDE
      Scrabble Score
      11
      Wwf Score
      12
      Part Of Speech
      n
      Definition
      a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility)
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      DIVIDED
      Scrabble Score
      13
      Wwf Score
      14
      Part Of Speech
      adj
      Definition
      separated into parts or pieces
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      DIVIDEND
      Scrabble Score
      14
      Wwf Score
      16
      Part Of Speech
      n
      Definition
      that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      DIVIDING
      Scrabble Score
      14
      Wwf Score
      17
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      DIVINE
      Scrabble Score
      10
      Wwf Score
      12
      Part Of Speech
      n
      Definition
      a clergyman or other person in religious orders
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      DIVINED
      Scrabble Score
      12
      Wwf Score
      14
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      DIVING
      Scrabble Score
      11
      Wwf Score
      14
      Part Of Speech
      n
      Definition
      an athletic competition that involves diving into water
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      DIVINING
      Scrabble Score
      13
      Wwf Score
      17
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      DIVVIED
      Scrabble Score
      15
      Wwf Score
      17
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      ELEVEN
      Scrabble Score
      9
      Wwf Score
      12
      Part Of Speech
      n
      Definition
      the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      ENDIVE
      Scrabble Score
      10
      Wwf Score
      12
      Part Of Speech
      n
      Definition
      widely cultivated herb with leaves valued as salad green; either curly serrated leaves or broad flat ones that are usually blanched
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      ENLIVEN
      Scrabble Score
      10
      Wwf Score
      14
      Part Of Speech
      v
      Definition
      heighten or intensify
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      ENLIVENED
      Scrabble Score
      13
      Wwf Score
      17
      Part Of Speech
      adj
      Definition
      made sprightly or cheerful
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      ENLIVENING
      Scrabble Score
      14
      Wwf Score
      20
      Part Of Speech
      adj
      Definition
      giving spirit and vivacity
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      ENVIED
      Scrabble Score
      10
      Wwf Score
      12
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      EVEN
      Scrabble Score
      7
      Wwf Score
      9
      Part Of Speech
      n
      Definition
      the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      EVENED
      Scrabble Score
      10
      Wwf Score
      12
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      EVENING
      Scrabble Score
      11
      Wwf Score
      15
      Part Of Speech
      n
      Definition
      the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      EVIL
      Scrabble Score
      7
      Wwf Score
      9
      Part Of Speech
      n
      Definition
      morally objectionable behavior
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      GIVE
      Scrabble Score
      8
      Wwf Score
      10
      Part Of Speech
      n
      Definition
      the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      GIVEN
      Scrabble Score
      9
      Wwf Score
      12
      Part Of Speech
      n
      Definition
      an assumption that is taken for granted
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      GIVING
      Scrabble Score
      11
      Wwf Score
      15
      Part Of Speech
      n
      Definition
      the act of giving
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      INVEIGLE
      Scrabble Score
      12
      Wwf Score
      16
      Part Of Speech
      v
      Definition
      influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      INVEIGLING
      Scrabble Score
      15
      Wwf Score
      21
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      IVIED
      Scrabble Score
      9
      Wwf Score
      10
      Part Of Speech
      adj
      Definition
      overgrown with ivy
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      LEVEE
      Scrabble Score
      8
      Wwf Score
      10
      Part Of Speech
      n
      Definition
      a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      LEVEL
      Scrabble Score
      8
      Wwf Score
      11
      Part Of Speech
      n
      Definition
      a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      LEVELED
      Scrabble Score
      11
      Wwf Score
      14
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      LEVELING
      Scrabble Score
      12
      Wwf Score
      17
      Part Of Speech
      n
      Definition
      changing the ground level to a smooth horizontal or gently sloping surface
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      LEVIED
      Scrabble Score
      10
      Wwf Score
      12
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      LIVE
      Scrabble Score
      7
      Wwf Score
      9
      Part Of Speech
      v
      Definition
      be an inhabitant of or reside in
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      LIVED
      Scrabble Score
      9
      Wwf Score
      11
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      LIVEN
      Scrabble Score
      8
      Wwf Score
      11
      Part Of Speech
      v
      Definition
      make lively
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      LIVENED
      Scrabble Score
      11
      Wwf Score
      14
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      LIVENING
      Scrabble Score
      12
      Wwf Score
      17
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      LIVID
      Scrabble Score
      9
      Wwf Score
      11
      Part Of Speech
      adj
      Definition
      anemic looking from illness or emotion
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      LIVING
      Scrabble Score
      10
      Wwf Score
      14
      Part Of Speech
      n
      Definition
      the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      VEGGED
      Scrabble Score
      12
      Wwf Score
      15
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      VEGGIE
      Scrabble Score
      11
      Wwf Score
      14
      Part Of Speech
      n
      Definition
      edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      VEGGING
      Scrabble Score
      13
      Wwf Score
      18
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      VEIL
      Scrabble Score
      7
      Wwf Score
      9
      Part Of Speech
      n
      Definition
      a garment that covers the head and face
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      VEILED
      Scrabble Score
      10
      Wwf Score
      12
      Part Of Speech
      adj
      Definition
      having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      VEILING
      Scrabble Score
      11
      Wwf Score
      15
      Part Of Speech
      n
      Definition
      a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      VEIN
      Scrabble Score
      7
      Wwf Score
      9
      Part Of Speech
      n
      Definition
      a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      VEINED
      Scrabble Score
      10
      Wwf Score
      12
      Part Of Speech
      adj
      Definition
      having or showing markings that resemble veins
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      VEINING
      Scrabble Score
      11
      Wwf Score
      15
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      VELD
      Scrabble Score
      8
      Wwf Score
      10
      Part Of Speech
      n
      Definition
      elevated open grassland in southern Africa
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      VEND
      Scrabble Score
      8
      Wwf Score
      10
      Part Of Speech
      v
      Definition
      sell or offer for sale from place to place
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      VENDED
      Scrabble Score
      11
      Wwf Score
      13
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      VENDING
      Scrabble Score
      12
      Wwf Score
      16
      Part Of Speech
      n
      Definition
      the act of selling goods for a living
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      VIED
      Scrabble Score
      8
      Wwf Score
      9
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      VIGIL
      Scrabble Score
      9
      Wwf Score
      12
      Part Of Speech
      n
      Definition
      a period of sleeplessness
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      VILE
      Scrabble Score
      7
      Wwf Score
      9
      Part Of Speech
      adj
      Definition
      morally reprehensible
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      VINE
      Scrabble Score
      7
      Wwf Score
      9
      Part Of Speech
      n
      Definition
      a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
      Is Pangram
      No
    • Word
      VIVID
      Scrabble Score
      12
      Wwf Score
      14
      Part Of Speech
      adj
      Definition
      evoking lifelike images within the mind
      Is Pangram
      No
    Pangrams
    DELVING, DEVILING, INVEIGLED

    Source verification

    Sources
    1
    Agreement
    single
    Confidence
    confirmed
    • 1: verified (0 ms)

    Checked 2026-06-29T08:18:55.605Z

    Recent answers

    • 2026-06-28 — centerLetter: V · outerLetters: D, E, G, I, L, N · totalWords: 67 · totalScore: 397 · pangramCount: 3 · weekday: Sunday
    • 2026-06-27 — centerLetter: W · outerLetters: B, E, I, L, O, P · totalWords: 24 · totalScore: 99 · pangramCount: 1 · weekday: Saturday
    • 2026-06-26 — centerLetter: M · outerLetters: A, C, G, I, L, Y · totalWords: 33 · totalScore: 132 · pangramCount: 2 · weekday: Friday
    • 2026-06-25 — centerLetter: I · outerLetters: A, D, E, F, T, X · totalWords: 35 · totalScore: 151 · pangramCount: 1 · weekday: Thursday
    • 2026-06-24 — centerLetter: T · outerLetters: A, C, E, M, N, P · totalWords: 64 · totalScore: 292 · pangramCount: 1 · weekday: Wednesday
    • 2026-06-23 — centerLetter: A · outerLetters: I, J, M, N, R, U · totalWords: 29 · totalScore: 108 · pangramCount: 1 · weekday: Tuesday
    • 2026-06-21 — centerLetter: G · outerLetters: I, L, O, R, V, Y · totalWords: 28 · totalScore: 122 · pangramCount: 1 · weekday: Sunday
    • 2026-06-20 — centerLetter: R · outerLetters: D, G, I, N, O, W · totalWords: 55 · totalScore: 297 · pangramCount: 3 · weekday: Saturday
    • 2026-06-18 — centerLetter: T · outerLetters: D, E, F, I, O, X · totalWords: 40 · totalScore: 168 · pangramCount: 2 · weekday: Thursday
    • 2026-06-17 — centerLetter: R · outerLetters: A, B, C, K, L, O · totalWords: 42 · totalScore: 170 · pangramCount: 1 · weekday: Wednesday
    • 2026-06-16 — centerLetter: Y · outerLetters: A, E, I, L, N, V · totalWords: 31 · totalScore: 158 · pangramCount: 2 · weekday: Tuesday
    • 2026-06-15 — centerLetter: H · outerLetters: A, C, E, I, P, T · totalWords: 63 · totalScore: 288 · pangramCount: 3 · weekday: Monday
    • 2026-06-14 — centerLetter: H · outerLetters: A, D, E, I, N, P · totalWords: 26 · totalScore: 158 · pangramCount: 3 · weekday: Sunday

    Archive statistics

    Averages By Weekday
    Sunday
    Average Words
    40.3
    Average Score
    225.7
    Saturday
    Average Words
    39.5
    Average Score
    198
    Friday
    Average Words
    33
    Average Score
    132
    Thursday
    Average Words
    37.5
    Average Score
    159.5
    Wednesday
    Average Words
    53
    Average Score
    231
    Tuesday
    Average Words
    30
    Average Score
    133
    Monday
    Average Words
    63
    Average Score
    288
    Center Vowel Share
    0.15
    Most Generous
    Date
    2026-06-28
    Center Letter
    V
    Outer Letters
    D, E, G, I, L, N
    Total Words
    67
    Total Score
    397
    Pangram Count
    3
    Weekday
    Sunday
    Least Generous
    Date
    2026-06-27
    Center Letter
    W
    Outer Letters
    B, E, I, L, O, P
    Total Words
    24
    Total Score
    99
    Pangram Count
    1
    Weekday
    Saturday
    Pangram Count Distribution
    1
    6
    2
    3
    3
    4

    How this brief was computed

    Hint classes: computed

    Generated lines used: 0

    Verification run: 20261007T011440Z

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    • Words must have at least 4 letters
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