What are the highest-scoring words today?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams: groundout. Each pangram is worth extra points for using all letters.

How many total points are available in today's puzzle?

Today's puzzle has a total of 164 points available across 40 words. The Genius level requires approximately 70% of the total points.

NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - December 13, 2025

Q: What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee December 13, 2025?

The NYT Spelling Bee for December 13, 2025 has 40 valid words with a total of 164 points available. The center letter is U and the available letters are: D-G-N-O-R-T.

Q: What are today's pangrams for December 13, 2025?

Today's pangrams are: Groundout. There are 1 pangram in total. Pangrams are special words that use all available letters.

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NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - December 13, 2025

Welcome to today's complete Spelling Bee solutions! Find all 40 valid words, 1 pangram, strategic hints, and use our Word Checker tool below.

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Total Words

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Total Points

164

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Pangrams

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Center: U / Letters: D-G-N-O-R-T

🏆 Today's Pangrams

Pangrams are words that use all available letters. Today there are 1 pangram:

🏆 GROUNDOUT (16 points)

💡 Tip: Pangrams are the highest-scoring words in the game!

📝 Complete Word List - All Today's Solutions

Today there are 40 valid words in total:

donut, dour, drug, dugong, dugout, dung, dunno, gourd, gout, ground, groundout, grout, grunt, guru, noun, orotund, outdo, outdoor, outgo, outgun, outro, outrun, rotgut, rotund, round, rout, rung, runout, runt, tour, tout, trout, turn, turnout, tutor, tutu, udon, undo, unground, unto

🔍 Word Checker Tool

Enter the words you've found, separated by commas:

📋 Words Organized by Points

Click each section to see the words and check off the ones you've found:

16 point words (9 letters)
0/1

groundout 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

8 point words (8 letters)
0/1

unground

7 point words (7 letters)
0/3

orotund
outdoor
turnout

6 point words (6 letters)
0/8

dugong
dugout
ground
outgun
outrun
rotgut
rotund
runout

5 point words (5 letters)
0/11

donut
dunno
gourd
grout
grunt
outdo
outgo
outro
round
trout
tutor

1 point words (4 letters)
0/16

dour
drug
dung
gout
guru
noun
rout
rung
runt
tour
tout
turn
tutu
udon
undo
unto

💡 Strategic Hints for Today's Puzzle

Need help finding more words? Check out these strategic hints:

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Strategic Overview Table

Word Length	Count	Tips
4	16	Look for common prefixes and endings.
5	11	Focus on 'ou', 'ng', and 'ur' combinations.
6	8	Experiment with 'do' and 'ru' combinations.
7	3	Think of longer forms of shorter words.
8	1	Pursue patterns you've seen in other puzzles.
9	1	Consider unique combinations of all letters.

Letter Pattern Insights

To maximize your word creation, focus on these productive combinations:

ou: Highly prevalent, try starting with this.
ut: A great ending choice to build on.
un: Use this to form longer words.

Pangram Hints

There's one pangram in today's puzzle. It uses all the letters, including the center letter 'U'. Keep an eye out for a word that feels complete and incorporates every letter at least once!

Difficulty Guide

To find easier words, start with shorter lengths (4 and 5 letters). Common words will likely appear here. For harder words, look at 6 letters and above, especially focusing on those that incorporate less common letter combinations.

Today's Special Patterns

Watch for patterns such as:

Words starting with ou and du.
Common endings like ut and nd.

Pro Tips

For advanced strategies:

Use the center letter 'U' as a pivot to explore different combinations.
Compile words in groups based on shared prefixes or suffixes to see connections.
Don’t hesitate to revisit shorter words if you’re stuck; they can sometimes lead to longer forms.

Good luck, and happy spelling!

📊 Today's Puzzle Stats

Word Lengths:
4L: 16 words • 5L: 11 words • 6L: 8 words • 7L: 3 words • 9L: 1 words

Top Starting Patterns:
OU: 6 • OUT: 6 • GR: 4 • DU: 4

Common Endings:
UT: 11 • OUT: 9 • ND: 5 • UND: 5

Letter Frequency:
O: 39 • T: 32 • R: 25

📊 Puzzle Analysis

Word Length Distribution

Starting Letter Distribution

Word Statistics

Average Length: 5.1 letters
Points per Word: 4.1
Shortest Word: 4 letters
Longest Word: 9 letters

Common Patterns

❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Spelling Bee December 13, 2025

What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee December 13, 2025?

The NYT Spelling Bee for December 13, 2025 has 40 valid words. The center letter is U and the available letters are: D-G-N-O-R-T.

What are today's pangrams for December 13, 2025?

Today's pangrams are: Groundout. There are 1 pangram in total.

What are the highest-scoring words for December 13, 2025?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams and longest words. Check the complete word list above for all solutions.

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