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Daily Spelling Bee Puzzle

A new seven-letter board every day, the same one for everyone. Find as many words as you can before tomorrow's puzzle arrives — or jump to Unlimited if one a day isn't enough.

A fresh puzzle every day

The daily spelling bee gives you one carefully chosen board per day, and it is the same board for every player. That shared puzzle is what makes the daily mode social: you and your friends can compare how many words you found, who spotted the pangram first, and who reached the highest rank. A new board appears every day at midnight US Eastern time, so there is always a fresh challenge waiting.

A calmer daily ritual

If you like a single puzzle to chew on across the day — over coffee, on the commute, before bed — the daily board is built for exactly that. There is no countdown clock and no pressure. Find a few words now, leave the tab, and return later; your progress is saved in your browser until the puzzle resets. Many players treat it as a small daily brain workout that takes just a few minutes.

Daily vs. unlimited — which should you play?

The two modes serve different moods. Daily is the shared, once-a-day ritual: one board, the same for everyone, ideal for a steady habit and friendly comparison. Unlimited is for when one puzzle is not enough — an endless stream of fresh, vetted boards with no waiting. Plenty of players do the daily first, then switch to unlimited mode to keep going.

Tips for today's board

Free and independent

The daily puzzle is free, like everything on HiveWords — no login, no paywall, no hint wall. HiveWords is an independent word game and is not affiliated with The New York Times or its Spelling Bee. Want more right now? Unlimited mode never makes you wait, or return to the main game.

Frequently asked questions

When does the daily puzzle reset?
A new board appears every day at midnight US Eastern time.
Is everyone playing the same daily board?
Yes — the daily puzzle is the same for all players that day, so you can compare your results with friends.
What if I want more than one puzzle a day?
Switch to Unlimited mode for an endless supply of fresh, vetted boards with no waiting.
Does my daily progress save?
Yes. Your found words and score are stored in your browser and stay until the next day's puzzle replaces the board.
Is the daily puzzle free?
Yes, like everything on HiveWords — no login, no paywall, no hint wall.