NYT Spelling Bee Hints for Jan. 17, 2026
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The Spelling Bee forum offers a comments section for hints, tips, and discussions among solvers to enhance their gameplay experience.
- A glossary of common Spelling Bee terms, compiled by a reader named Monicat, is available to help players understand frequently used vocabulary.
- Additional resources include Spelling Bee Buddy for live updates, a guide titled Getting to Genius for improving skills, and a submission form for suggesting new words.
- Community guidelines emphasize kindness, civility, and avoiding spoilers, with moderation in place to maintain a positive environment.
- Technical issues can be reported through the game's Settings menu, and related word games like Wordle and Connections have dedicated discussion forums.
