NYT Spelling Bee Answers: Jan. 20, 2026 Edition & Solver Tips

Hi, busy bees! Welcome to today’s Spelling Bee forum. Enter the comments section to see hints, conversation, helpful tips and creative content from other solvers. There are a number of terms that appear in both this article and other online discussions of the Spelling Bee; a glossary of those terms compiled by Monicat, a Times reader, can be found below. Further Reading Want a live grid and two-letter list that updates as you find words? Try Spelling Bee Buddy. Need a little more help? Check out Getting to Genius, our latest guide to getting better at the game. Every Spelling Bee puzzle is hand-curated with a wide-ranging audience in mind. Is there a word you want to see included in the hive? Fill out the form here. Trying to go back to the Spelling Bee? Want to learn more about bees? Leave any thoughts you have in the comments! Please follow community guidelines: Be kind. Comments are moderated for civility. Refrain from posting spoilers. Remember each daily Spelling Bee word list is curated by an editor and doesn’t include every possible solution. If you run into any technical issues with the game, go to the Settings menu and tap “Report a bug.” See the Glossary of Spelling Bee Terms and our Tips and Tricks for more useful information on Spelling Bee. Want to talk about Wordle? Check out our Wordle Review. Want to chat about Connections? Head to the Connections Companion.