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NYT Spelling Bee answers & analysis

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Monday, February 2, 2026

Words
38
Points
159
Genius
111
Pangram
1

Official answers

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  • apian

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    Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.

  • apnea

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    Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.

  • epee

    noun — A sharp-pointed dueling sword with a bell-shaped guard, used (with the end blunted) in sport fencing.

    Appeared in 8 recorded puzzles.

  • epiphany

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  • happen

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    Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.

  • happy

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    Appeared in 2 recorded puzzles.

  • heap

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    Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.

  • hippie

    noun — (1960s slang; still widely used in reference to that era) One who chooses not to conform to prevailing social norms: especially one who subscribes to values or actions such as acceptance or self-practice of recreational drug use, liberal or radical sexual mores, advocacy of communal living, strong pacifism or anti-war sentiment, etc.

    noun — Someone who dresses in a hippie style.

    noun — (modern slang) A person who keeps an unkempt or sloppy appearance and wearing unusually long hair (for males), and because of it, often stereotyped as a deadbeat.

    adjective — Of or pertaining to hippies.

    adjective — Not conforming to generally accepted standards.

    noun — (1950s slang) A teenager who imitated the beatniks.

    Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.

  • hippy

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  • hype

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    Appeared in 2 recorded puzzles.

  • hyphen

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  • nape

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    Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.

  • neap

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    Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.

  • ninepin

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    Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.

  • nippy

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    Appeared in 2 recorded puzzles.

  • paean

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    Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.

  • pain

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    Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.

  • pane

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    Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.

  • panini

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    Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.

  • papa

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    Appeared in 18 recorded puzzles.

  • papaya

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    Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.

  • pappy

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    Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.

  • payee

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    Appeared in 2 recorded puzzles.

  • peahen

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    Appeared in 3 recorded puzzles.

  • peen

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    Appeared in 9 recorded puzzles.

  • peep

    verb — To look, especially through a narrow opening, or while trying not to be seen or noticed.

    noun — A quick look or glimpse, especially a furtive one.

    noun — A quiet sound, particularly one from a baby bird.

    verb — To make a soft, shrill noise like a baby bird.

    noun — A feeble utterance or complaint.

    verb — To begin to appear; to look forth from concealment; to make the first appearance.

    Appeared in 8 recorded puzzles.

  • penne

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    Appeared in 9 recorded puzzles.

  • penny

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    Appeared in 2 recorded puzzles.

  • peppy

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    Appeared in 2 recorded puzzles.

  • pine

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    Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.

  • piney

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  • pinny

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    Appeared in 2 recorded puzzles.

  • pipe

    noun — Meanings relating to a hollow conduit.

    noun — Meanings relating to a smoking implement.

    noun — Meanings relating to a wind instrument.

    verb — To convey or transport (something) by means of pipes.

    verb — To play (music) on a pipe instrument, such as a bagpipe or a flute.

    verb — To create or decorate with piping (icing).

    Appeared in 9 recorded puzzles.

  • pippin

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    Appeared in 13 recorded puzzles.

  • yappy

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    Appeared in 6 recorded puzzles.

  • yipe

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  • yippee

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  • yippie

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Hints, no spoilers

Words by first two letters

  • ap×2
  • ep×2
  • ha×2
  • he×1
  • hi×2
  • hy×2
  • na×1
  • ne×1
  • ni×2
  • pa×8
  • pe×6
  • pi×5
  • ya×1
  • yi×3

Words by first letter and length

45678Σ
a ·2··· 2
e 1···1 2
h 223·· 7
n 21·1· 4
p 784·· 19
y 112·· 4
Σ 1314911 38

The numbers

Genius today takes 111 points of 159 available. The average answer runs 5.0 letters.

Total points vs. all 378 recorded puzzles
28th percentile
Word count vs. all recorded puzzles
33rd percentile

Word lengths, today vs. 17142 recorded answers

413 today34.5% all-time514 today22.8% all-time69 today20.0% all-time71 today12.1% all-time81 today6.3% all-time92.5% all-time101.2% all-time110.3% all-time120.1% all-time130.0% all-time

History

Today's letters, last seen

LetterLast in a puzzleLast as center
a Sunday, February 1, 2026 Tuesday, January 20, 2026
e Thursday, January 29, 2026 Saturday, January 24, 2026
h Friday, January 30, 2026 Friday, January 9, 2026
i Sunday, February 1, 2026 Tuesday, January 27, 2026
n Sunday, February 1, 2026 Friday, January 2, 2026
p ● Sunday, January 25, 2026 Sunday, January 25, 2026
y Thursday, January 29, 2026 Saturday, January 17, 2026

Most common answers, all recorded puzzles

  1. noon 41
  2. naan 30
  3. nana 30
  4. onion 28
  5. toot 27
  6. loll 27
  7. mama 24
  8. mamma 24
  9. cocoon 23
  10. nene 23
  11. acacia 22
  12. acai 22
  13. bill 22
  14. loon 22
  15. aria 21
  16. onto 21
  17. toon 21
  18. cancan 21
  19. canna 21
  20. neon 21
  21. none 21
  22. olio 21
  23. anon 20
  24. lull 19
  25. lulu 19

Valid words the Bee rejected

Dictionary words the Bee never takes

Legitimate words (per the ENABLE list) that fit the letters but aren't official answers — usually judged too obscure.