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NYT Spelling Bee Hints & Answer — August 12, 2025

Centre U; outer ring ACHORT. 36 valid words and two pangrams in today's hive.

Hive 36 words · 171 pts · 2 pangrams

Today's hive

A C H O R T U

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  • ACTUATOR
  • AURA
  • AURORA
  • AUTHOR
  • AUTO
  • AUTOCRAT
  • CHURCH
  • CHURRO
  • COAUTHOR ★
  • COUCH
  • COURT
  • COUTH
  • CROUCH
  • CRUTCH
  • CURACAO
  • CURATOR
  • CURT
  • CUTOUT
  • CUTTHROAT ★
  • HOUR
  • HURRAH
  • HURT
  • HUTCH
  • OCCUR
  • OUCH
  • OUTRO
  • ROUT
  • TAUT
  • THOU
  • TOUCH
  • TOUR
  • TOUT
  • TROUT
  • TRUTH
  • TUTOR
  • TUTU

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How many words are in NYT Spelling Bee on August 12, 2025?

NYT Spelling Bee on August 12, 2025 has 36 words to find, including 2 pangrams. The hint grid above shows how many words start with each letter and how long they are — without listing a single word.

What are the letters in NYT Spelling Bee on August 12, 2025?

The seven letters are A, C, H, O, R, T, U, with U in the centre. Every word must use the centre letter and be at least four letters long. These letters are given to every player, so they're not a spoiler.

What's a good hint for NYT Spelling Bee on August 12, 2025?

Use the two-letter list in the ladder above: it shows how many words start with each pair of letters, jogging your memory without ever naming an answer. Reveal the full word list only when you're ready in the answer section on this page.

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36 words · 171 pts · 2 pangrams
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