NYT Spelling Bee Answers for September 3, 2025
Game Summary
| Center Letter | G |
|---|---|
| Outer Letters | a, n, o, r, t, u |
| # of Pangrams | 3 (Perfect: none) |
| Total Words | 55 words |
| Total Points | 250 points |
| Genius Level | 175 points |
| Bingo? | Yes |
Table of Contents
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- Spelling Bee Grid
- Two-Letter List (2LL) Hints
- Three-Letter List (3LL) Hints
- Extra Letter Hints (Incrementally Revealing) 🤯
- Today's Complete Solution
- Answer Definitions
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Spelling Bee Grid
The following table shows the standard Spelling Bee summary grid, which lists word lengths across the top and letters down the left-hand side. The cell where the word lengths and letters intersect displays the number of words in today's puzzle with the corresponding first letter and word length.
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Σ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 2 | 4 | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | 9 |
| G | 11 | 10 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 26 |
| N | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 2 |
| O | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | 5 |
| R | 4 | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 7 |
| T | 3 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 5 |
| U | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | Σ | 20 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 55 |
Two-Letter List (2LL) Hints
The following list shows the number of solution words that begin with the corresponding two letters.
| A | AG×3 AN×1 AR×4 AU×1 |
|---|---|
| G | GA×5 GN×1 GO×7 GR×9 GU×4 |
| N | NO×2 |
| O | OR×3 OU×2 |
| R | RA×5 RO×1 RU×1 |
| T | TA×3 TO×2 |
| U | UN×1 |
Three-Letter List (3LL) Hints
The following list shows the number of solution words that begin with the corresponding three letters.
| A | AGA×1 AGO×2 ANG×1 ARG×3 ARR×1 AUG×1 |
|---|---|
| G | GAG×1 GAN×1 GAR×1 GAT×1 GAU×1 GNA×1 GOA×1 GON×2 GOO×1 GOR×1 GOT×1 GOU×1 GRA×3 GRO×5 GRU×1 GUA×3 GUR×1 |
| N | NON×1 NOU×1 |
| O | ORA×2 ORG×1 OUT×2 |
| R | RAG×4 RAN×1 ROT×1 RUN×1 |
| T | TAN×2 TAR×1 TOG×1 TON×1 |
| U | UNT×1 |
Extra Letter Hints (Incrementally Revealing)
The table below lists all of the solutions to today's puzzle, but they're concealed. You can click the plus button (+) to reveal additional letters, one-by-one.
Concealed definitions are provided as additional clues. You can toggle concealment of the definitions by clicking on the concealer bar or the text that appears when the definition is visible.
Pangrams are marked with a dagger symbol (†).
| Word | 2L Ref | Definition (click to reveal) |
|---|---|---|
| ar...... † | AR8 | Any of several species of shelled octopods of the family Argonautidae (of which only the genus Argonauta is not extinct). |
| gu....... † | GU9 | A person or company that provides a guarantee. |
| or....... † | OR9 | Any of three species of arboreal anthropoid ape, characterised by their shaggy reddish-brown coat and long arms, which comprise the genus Pongo; Pongo pygmaeus of Borneo, Pongo abelii of Sumatra or Pongo tapanuliensis of South Tapanuli (in Sumatra). |
| ag.. | AG4 | A gelatinous material obtained from red algae, especially Gracilaria species, used as a bacterial culture medium, in electrophoresis and as a food additive. |
| ag.. | AG4 | In eager desire, eager, astir. |
| ag... | AG5 | A place for gathering. |
| an.... | AN6 | An angora cat. |
| ar... | AR5 | The chemical element (symbol Ar) with an atomic number of 18. The third most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere, it is a colourless, odourless, inert noble gas. |
| ar... | AR5 | A secret language or conventional slang peculiar to thieves, tramps and vagabonds. |
| ar...... | AR8 | Having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt or disrespect for others. |
| au... | AU5 | A diviner who foretells events by the behaviour of birds or other animals, or by signs derived from celestial phenomena, or unusual occurrences. |
| ga.. | GA4 | Mentally senile. |
| ga.. | GA4 | To go; walk; proceed. |
| ga........ | GA10 | Huge; immense; tremendous. |
| ga... | GA5 | Alligator. |
| ga... | GA5 | Lean, angular, and bony. |
| gn.. | GN4 | Any small insect of the order Diptera, specifically within the suborder Nematocera. |
| go.. | GO4 | A mammal, Capra aegagrus hircus, and similar species of the genus Capra. The meat of the aforementioned animal. |
| go.. | GO4 | A percussion instrument consisting of a metal disk that emits a sonorous sound when struck with a soft hammer. |
| go... | GO5 | Contraction of going to when followed by an infinitive verb: used to express a future action. |
| go.. | GO4 | A thug; a usually muscular henchman with little intelligence (also known as a 'hired goon'). |
| go.... | GO6 | A vicious female monster from Greek mythology with sharp fangs and hair of living, venomous snakes. One of the three sisters: Medusa, Stheno and Euryale |
| go... | GO5 | Contraction of have got to (“have to; must”). |
| go.. | GO4 | An extremely painful inflammation of joints, especially of the big toe, caused by a metabolic defect resulting in the accumulation of uric acid in the blood and the deposition of urates around the joints. |
| gr.. | GR4 | A grandmother. |
| gr... | GR5 | to give (permission or wish) |
| gr..... | GR7 | A person who grants something. |
| gr... | GR5 | A low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief. |
| gr... | GR5 | Hulled grain. |
| gr.. | GR4 | An alcoholic beverage made with rum and water, especially that once issued to sailors of the Royal Navy. |
| gr.... | GR6 | A small cave. |
| gr... | GR5 | A thin mortar used to fill the gaps between tiles and cavities in masonry. |
| gr... | GR5 | A short snorting sound, often to show disapproval, or used as a reply when one is reluctant to speak. |
| gu... | GU5 | Dung from a sea bird or from a bat. |
| gu.. | GU4 | An annual legume (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba), used as a food for cattle and humans. |
| gu.. | GU4 | A Hindu or Sikh spiritual teacher. |
| no..... | NO7 | A polygon with nine sides and nine angles; an enneagon. |
| no.... | NO6 | A mixture consisting of egg white and a sweetener, variously mixed with almonds or hazelnuts or used without nuts as a filler in candy bars. |
| or... | OR5 | An orangutan. |
| or... | OR5 | The larger part of an organism, composed of tissues that perform similar functions. |
| ou... | OU5 | To go out, to set forth. |
| ou.... | OU6 | To defeat in terms of firepower. |
| ra.. | RA4 | Any of various melodic forms used in Indian classical music, or a piece of music composed in such a form. |
| ra.... | RA6 | a stew of meat and vegetables mixed together |
| ra.... | RA6 | Unkempt, shabby, or in a state of disrepair. |
| ra.. | RA4 | Alternative spelling of ragù |
| ra.. | RA4 | simple past tense of ring |
| ro.... | RO6 | Raw or poor-quality alcoholic liquor. |
| ru.. | RU4 | A crosspiece forming a step of a ladder; a round. |
| ta.. | TA4 | A refreshingly sharp aroma or flavor. |
| ta... | TA5 | A Standard ballroom dance in 4/4 time; or a social dance, the Argentine tango. |
| ta...... | TA8 | A perennial herb, the wormwood species Artemisia dracunculus, from Europe and parts of Asia. |
| to.. | TO4 | A loose outer garment worn by the citizens of Ancient Rome. |
| to.. | TO4 | An instrument or tool used for manipulating things in a fire without touching them with the hands. |
| un... | UN5 | To remove a tag from. |
Today's Complete Solution
The words that follow are a complete listing of all acceptable words in today's New York Time Spelling Bee puzzle.
Next to the answer word you'll see the two-letter reference (2L Ref) in parentheses. We added that 2L Ref for easier translation of the spoiler-avoidant language you see on the Spelling Bee Forum and Twitter. The 2L Ref signifies a word's two start letters followed by the total number of letters in the word.
- argonaut† (AR8)
- guarantor† (GU9)
- orangutan† (OR9)
- agar (AG4)
- agog (AG4)
- agora (AG5)
- angora (AN6)
- argon (AR5)
- argot (AR5)
- arrogant (AR8)
- augur (AU5)
- gaga (GA4)
- gang (GA4)
- gargantuan (GA10)
- gator (GA5)
- gaunt (GA5)
- gnat (GN4)
- goat (GO4)
- gong (GO4)
- gonna (GO5)
- goon (GO4)
- gorgon (GO6)
- gotta (GO5)
- gout (GO4)
- gran (GR4)
- grant (GR5)
- grantor (GR7)
- groan (GR5)
- groat (GR5)
- grog (GR4)
- grotto (GR6)
- grout (GR5)
- grunt (GR5)
- guano (GU5)
- guar (GU4)
- guru (GU4)
- nonagon (NO7)
- nougat (NO6)
- orang (OR5)
- organ (OR5)
- outgo (OU5)
- outgun (OU6)
- raga (RA4)
- ragout (RA6)
- ragtag (RA6)
- ragu (RA4)
- rang (RA4)
- rotgut (RO6)
- rung (RU4)
- tang (TA4)
- tango (TA5)
- tarragon (TA8)
- toga (TO4)
- tong (TO4)
- untag (UN5)
Answer Definitions
- argonaut† (noun): Any of several species of shelled octopods of the family Argonautidae (of which only the genus Argonauta is not extinct).
- guarantor† (noun): A person or company that provides a guarantee.
- orangutan† (noun): Any of three species of arboreal anthropoid ape, characterised by their shaggy reddish-brown coat and long arms, which comprise the genus Pongo; Pongo pygmaeus of Borneo, Pongo abelii of Sumatra or Pongo tapanuliensis of South Tapanuli (in Sumatra).
- agar (noun): A gelatinous material obtained from red algae, especially Gracilaria species, used as a bacterial culture medium, in electrophoresis and as a food additive.
- agog (adjective): In eager desire, eager, astir.
- agora (noun): A place for gathering.
- angora (noun): An angora cat.
- argon (noun): The chemical element (symbol Ar) with an atomic number of 18. The third most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere, it is a colourless, odourless, inert noble gas.
- argot (noun): A secret language or conventional slang peculiar to thieves, tramps and vagabonds.
- arrogant (adjective): Having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt or disrespect for others.
- augur (noun): A diviner who foretells events by the behaviour of birds or other animals, or by signs derived from celestial phenomena, or unusual occurrences.
- gaga (adjective): Mentally senile.
- gang (verb): To go; walk; proceed.
- gargantuan (adjective): Huge; immense; tremendous.
- gator (noun): Alligator.
- gaunt (adjective): Lean, angular, and bony.
- gnat (noun): Any small insect of the order Diptera, specifically within the suborder Nematocera.
- goat (noun): A mammal, Capra aegagrus hircus, and similar species of the genus Capra. The meat of the aforementioned animal.
- gong (noun): A percussion instrument consisting of a metal disk that emits a sonorous sound when struck with a soft hammer.
- gonna (contraction): Contraction of going to when followed by an infinitive verb: used to express a future action.
- goon (noun): A thug; a usually muscular henchman with little intelligence (also known as a 'hired goon').
- gorgon (noun): A vicious female monster from Greek mythology with sharp fangs and hair of living, venomous snakes. One of the three sisters: Medusa, Stheno and Euryale
- gotta (contraction): Contraction of have got to (“have to; must”).
- gout (noun): An extremely painful inflammation of joints, especially of the big toe, caused by a metabolic defect resulting in the accumulation of uric acid in the blood and the deposition of urates around the joints.
- gran (noun): A grandmother.
- grant (verb): to give (permission or wish)
- grantor (noun): A person who grants something.
- groan (noun): A low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief.
- groat (noun): Hulled grain.
- grog (noun): An alcoholic beverage made with rum and water, especially that once issued to sailors of the Royal Navy.
- grotto (noun): A small cave.
- grout (noun): A thin mortar used to fill the gaps between tiles and cavities in masonry.
- grunt (noun): A short snorting sound, often to show disapproval, or used as a reply when one is reluctant to speak.
- guano (noun): Dung from a sea bird or from a bat.
- guar (noun): An annual legume (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba), used as a food for cattle and humans.
- guru (noun): A Hindu or Sikh spiritual teacher.
- nonagon (noun): A polygon with nine sides and nine angles; an enneagon.
- nougat (noun): A mixture consisting of egg white and a sweetener, variously mixed with almonds or hazelnuts or used without nuts as a filler in candy bars.
- orang (noun): An orangutan.
- organ (noun): The larger part of an organism, composed of tissues that perform similar functions.
- outgo (verb): To go out, to set forth.
- outgun (verb): To defeat in terms of firepower.
- raga (noun): Any of various melodic forms used in Indian classical music, or a piece of music composed in such a form.
- ragout (noun): a stew of meat and vegetables mixed together
- ragtag (adjective): Unkempt, shabby, or in a state of disrepair.
- ragu (noun): Alternative spelling of ragù
- rang (verb): simple past tense of ring
- rotgut (noun): Raw or poor-quality alcoholic liquor.
- rung (noun): A crosspiece forming a step of a ladder; a round.
- tang (noun): A refreshingly sharp aroma or flavor.
- tango (noun): A Standard ballroom dance in 4/4 time; or a social dance, the Argentine tango.
- tarragon (noun): A perennial herb, the wormwood species Artemisia dracunculus, from Europe and parts of Asia.
- toga (noun): A loose outer garment worn by the citizens of Ancient Rome.
- tong (noun): An instrument or tool used for manipulating things in a fire without touching them with the hands.
- untag (verb): To remove a tag from.