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Live Hints Matrix
See a two-letter breakdown and word-count-by-length grid directly on the NYT Spelling Bee page. Get just enough information to figure out words yourself.
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Spelling Bee Personalized Hints — Buddy for Chrome
Get personalized, progressive Spelling Bee hints on the official NYT page — two-letter lists, definitions, and answer reveals that escalate only when you ask. No tab switching. No spoilers you do not want.
Add to Chrome — It's Free
Works on nytimes.com/puzzles/spelling-bee • No account needed
What Spelling Bee Buddy Does
Explore the features that make Spelling Bee Buddy the ultimate companion tool.
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Word Definitions
Hover over any word to see its definition. Great for learning the obscure words that keep appearing in Spelling Bee.
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Progressive Reveal
Choose your spoiler level: show 2-letter hints only, reveal words by length, or see full answers. You're in complete control of your experience.
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Pangram Hunter
Get gentle nudges toward the pangram without seeing the answer. The most satisfying way to find that elusive 7-letter word.
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Score Tracker
See exactly how many points you need for each rank, from Beginner all the way to Queen Bee. Updated in real-time as you find words.
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Clean Design
Blends seamlessly with the NYT Spelling Bee interface. No clutter, no popups, no ads. Just helpful information where you need it.
How to Use Spelling Bee Buddy in 3 Steps
Getting started is quick and requires no registration.
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Install the Extension
Click "Add to Chrome" above. The extension installs in seconds and requires no account or special permissions.
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Open NYT Spelling Bee
Navigate to nytimes.com/puzzles/spelling-bee as usual. Buddy automatically detects the page and adds the hints panel.
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Customize Your Experience
Click the Buddy icon to choose your hint level. Start with two-letter hints and increase the helper level as needed.
Why Use Buddy Instead of Tab-Switching?
See how Spelling Bee Buddy stacks up against other solving methods.
| Method | Switch Tabs | Spoiler Risk | In-Game Help | Speed |
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| Spelling Bee Buddy | ❌ Never | ✅ Controlled | ✅ Native panel | ⚡ Instant |
| Tab-switch to sbeehub.com | ✅ Constantly | ⚠️ Full spoilers | ❌ Separate page | Slow |
| Tab-switch to sbsolver.com | ✅ Constantly | ⚠️ Full spoilers | ❌ Separate page | Slow |
| Solve entirely alone | ❌ Never | ✅ None | ❌ None | Very Slow |
What Players Say
Read feedback from our active daily players community.
"Game changer. I used to have 3 tabs open — NYT, sbsolver, and a dictionary. Now I just have one. The progressive hints are perfect."
"The definitions feature alone is worth it. I've learned so many new words that keep showing up in the puzzle. My vocabulary has improved significantly."
"I was skeptical but installed it anyway. Uninstalled it after a week... because I don't need it anymore! The word patterns I learned stuck with me."
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? We have compiled answers to common questions about Spelling Bee Buddy.
Is Spelling Bee Buddy free?
Yes, Spelling Bee Buddy is 100% free. There are no ads, no subscriptions, and no in-app purchases. We may add an optional premium tier in the future, but the core features will always remain free.
Does it work on the official NYT Spelling Bee?
Yes! Spelling Bee Buddy is designed specifically for the official NYT Spelling Bee at nytimes.com/puzzles/spelling-bee. It adds a panel directly to the game page without interfering with gameplay.
Will using Buddy get me banned from NYT?
No. Spelling Bee Buddy only affects what you see on your screen. It is a client-side layout modifier that queries Spelling Bee Hub for hints; it does not interfere with NYT game endpoints or accounts.
Does it work on mobile or iPad?
Chrome extensions only work on desktop browsers. If you are playing on an iPhone, iPad, or Android device, you can use our mobile-friendly hints page or the web-based solver tool.
How is this different from sbsolver.com?
Buddy operates inside the actual NYT page, so you don't need to constant switch browser tabs. Additionally, Buddy offers progressive hint reveals and inline word definition cards, which helps you learn terms instead of just revealing answers.
Disclaimer: Spelling Bee Hub is an independent fan resource and is not affiliated with The New York Times Company. NYT Spelling Bee is a trademark of The New York Times Company. The Spelling Bee Buddy helper Chrome extension is an open-source companion project.