NYT Spelling Bee Answers for October 14, 2022
Game Summary
| Center Letter | U |
|---|---|
| Outer Letters | a, g, i, l, n, r |
| # of Pangrams | 2 (Perfect: none) |
| Total Words | 58 words |
| Total Points | 322 points |
| Genius Level | 225 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</th><th>5</th><th>6</th><th>7</th><th>8</th><th>9</th><th>10 | Σ | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | - | 13 |
| G | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | - | - | 12 |
| I | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 5 |
| L | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | - | 13 |
| N | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| R | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | 7 |
| U | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 7 | Σ | 14 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 58 |
Two-Letter List (2LL) Hints
The following list shows the number of solution words that begin with the corresponding two letters.
| A | AL×1 AN×6 AR×2 AU×4 |
|---|---|
| G | GA×1 GL×3 GR×1 GU×7 |
| I | IG×1 IN×4 |
| L | LI×1 LU×12 |
| N | NU×1 |
| R | RU×7 |
| U | UL×2 UN×3 UR×2 |
Three-Letter List (3LL) Hints
The following list shows the number of solution words that begin with the corresponding three letters.
| A | ALL×1 ANG×1 ANN×5 ARG×1 ARU×1 AUG×2 AUR×2 |
|---|---|
| G | GAU×1 GLU×3 GRA×1 GUA×1 GUL×3 GUN×1 GUR×2 |
| I | IGU×1 INA×1 INU×3 |
| L | LIN×1 LUA×1 LUG×2 LUL×3 LUN×5 LUR×1 |
| N | NUL×1 |
| R | RUI×3 RUL×1 RUN×2 RUR×1 |
| U | ULN×2 UNI×1 UNR×2 URG×1 URI×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) |
|---|---|---|
| al...... † | AL8 | present participle of allure |
| in....... † | IN9 | Of inauguration; as in a speech or lecture by the person being inaugurated. |
| an..... | AN7 | Relating or pertaining to an angle or angles. |
| an.... | AN6 | Happening once every year. |
| an... | AN5 | To formally revoke the validity of. |
| an..... | AN7 | Pertaining to, or having the form of, a ring; ring-shaped; in the shape of an annulus. |
| an.... | AN6 | plural of annulus |
| an....... | AN9 | present participle of annul |
| ar..... | AR7 | present participle of argue |
| ar..... | AR7 | One of three yellowish-flowered Mediterranean herbs of the mustard family with flavoured leaves, often eaten in salads. Has a distinct, peppery flavor: Eruca sativa, sometimes Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa Eruca vesicaria Diplotaxis tenuifolia |
| 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. |
| au...... | AU8 | present participle of augur |
| au.. | AU4 | Distinctive atmosphere or quality associated with something. |
| au... | AU5 | Of or pertaining to the ear. |
| ga..... | GA7 | present participle of gauge |
| gl.. | GL4 | The sound made when a significant amount of liquid is poured suddenly out of something, such as a jug or bottle. |
| gl...... | GL8 | present participle of glug |
| gl.... | GL6 | present participle of glue |
| gr...... | GR8 | Consisting of, or resembling, granules or grains |
| gu.. | GU4 | An annual legume (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba), used as a food for cattle and humans. |
| gu... | GU5 | Also GULAG: the system of all Soviet labour camps and prisons in use, especially during the Stalinist period (1930s–1950s). |
| gu.. | GU4 | A seabird of the genus Larus or of the family Laridae. |
| gu..... | GU7 | present participle of gull |
| gu..... | GU7 | present participle of gun |
| gu...... | GU8 | A gurgling sound. |
| gu.. | GU4 | A Hindu or Sikh spiritual teacher. |
| ig.... | IG6 | A green iguana (Iguana iguana), a large tropical American lizard often kept as a pet |
| in..... | IN7 | present participle of inure |
| in... | IN5 | To place (the remains of a person who has died) in an urn or other container. |
| in...... | IN8 | present participle of inurn |
| li...... | LI8 | Alternative spelling of linguine |
| lu.. | LU4 | An elaborate Hawaiian feast featuring traditional foods and entertainment. |
| lu..... | LU7 | present participle of lug |
| lu.... | LU6 | present participle of luge |
| lu.. | LU4 | A period of rest or soothing. |
| lu..... | LU7 | present participle of lull |
| lu.. | LU4 | A remarkable person, object or idea. |
| lu.. | LU4 | A luna moth: a member of species Actias luna. |
| lu... | LU5 | Of, pertaining to, or resembling the Moon (that is, Luna, the Earth's moon). |
| lu.. | LU4 | A biological organ of vertebrates that controls breathing and oxygenates the blood. |
| lu..... | LU7 | present participle of lunge |
| lu.... | LU6 | Something shaped like a crescent or half-moon; especially the pale area at the base of the fingernail. |
| lu.... | LU6 | present participle of lure |
| nu.. | NU4 | A non-existent or empty value or set of values. |
| ru.. | RU4 | The remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle. |
| ru... | RU5 | present participle of rue |
| ru..... | RU7 | present participle of ruin |
| ru.... | RU6 | That rules; predominant; chief; reigning; controlling. |
| ru.. | RU4 | A crosspiece forming a step of a ladder; a round. |
| ru..... | RU7 | Present participle of run. |
| ru... | RU5 | Relating to the countryside or to agriculture. |
| ul.. | UL4 | The bone of the forearm that extends from the elbow to the wrist on the side opposite to the thumb, corresponding to the fibula of the hind limb. Also, the corresponding bone in the forelimb of any vertebrate. |
| ul... | UL5 | Of or pertaining to the ulna, or the elbow |
| un........ | UN10 | knowing or using a single language |
| un... | UN5 | To remove the rigging from (a vessel, etc.). |
| un....... | UN9 | present participle of unrig |
| ur.... | UR6 | present participle of urge |
| ur.... | UR6 | A device or fixture used for urination, particularly: A glass vial used for examining or storing urine. A chamber pot specially designed or considered as a device for urination. A device for urination worn by patients suffering incontinence. A plumbing fixture intended for standing urination, typically by men and boys. |
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.
- alluring† (AL8)
- inaugural† (IN9)
- angular (AN7)
- annual (AN6)
- annul (AN5)
- annular (AN7)
- annuli (AN6)
- annulling (AN9)
- arguing (AR7)
- arugula (AR7)
- augur (AU5)
- auguring (AU8)
- aura (AU4)
- aural (AU5)
- gauging (GA7)
- glug (GL4)
- glugging (GL8)
- gluing (GL6)
- granular (GR8)
- guar (GU4)
- gulag (GU5)
- gull (GU4)
- gulling (GU7)
- gunning (GU7)
- gurgling (GU8)
- guru (GU4)
- iguana (IG6)
- inuring (IN7)
- inurn (IN5)
- inurning (IN8)
- linguini (LI8)
- luau (LU4)
- lugging (LU7)
- luging (LU6)
- lull (LU4)
- lulling (LU7)
- lulu (LU4)
- luna (LU4)
- lunar (LU5)
- lung (LU4)
- lunging (LU7)
- lunula (LU6)
- luring (LU6)
- null (NU4)
- ruin (RU4)
- ruing (RU5)
- ruining (RU7)
- ruling (RU6)
- rung (RU4)
- running (RU7)
- rural (RU5)
- ulna (UL4)
- ulnar (UL5)
- unilingual (UN10)
- unrig (UN5)
- unrigging (UN9)
- urging (UR6)
- urinal (UR6)
Answer Definitions
- alluring† (verb): present participle of allure
- inaugural† (adjective): Of inauguration; as in a speech or lecture by the person being inaugurated.
- angular (adjective): Relating or pertaining to an angle or angles.
- annual (adjective): Happening once every year.
- annul (verb): To formally revoke the validity of.
- annular (adjective): Pertaining to, or having the form of, a ring; ring-shaped; in the shape of an annulus.
- annuli (noun): plural of annulus
- annulling (verb): present participle of annul
- arguing (verb): present participle of argue
- arugula (noun): One of three yellowish-flowered Mediterranean herbs of the mustard family with flavoured leaves, often eaten in salads. Has a distinct, peppery flavor: Eruca sativa, sometimes Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa Eruca vesicaria Diplotaxis tenuifolia
- 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.
- auguring (verb): present participle of augur
- aura (noun): Distinctive atmosphere or quality associated with something.
- aural (adjective): Of or pertaining to the ear.
- gauging (verb): present participle of gauge
- glug (noun): The sound made when a significant amount of liquid is poured suddenly out of something, such as a jug or bottle.
- glugging (verb): present participle of glug
- gluing (verb): present participle of glue
- granular (adjective): Consisting of, or resembling, granules or grains
- guar (noun): An annual legume (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba), used as a food for cattle and humans.
- gulag (noun): Also GULAG: the system of all Soviet labour camps and prisons in use, especially during the Stalinist period (1930s–1950s).
- gull (noun): A seabird of the genus Larus or of the family Laridae.
- gulling (verb): present participle of gull
- gunning (verb): present participle of gun
- gurgling (noun): A gurgling sound.
- guru (noun): A Hindu or Sikh spiritual teacher.
- iguana (noun): A green iguana (Iguana iguana), a large tropical American lizard often kept as a pet
- inuring (verb): present participle of inure
- inurn (verb): To place (the remains of a person who has died) in an urn or other container.
- inurning (verb): present participle of inurn
- linguini (noun): Alternative spelling of linguine
- luau (noun): An elaborate Hawaiian feast featuring traditional foods and entertainment.
- lugging (verb): present participle of lug
- luging (verb): present participle of luge
- lull (noun): A period of rest or soothing.
- lulling (verb): present participle of lull
- lulu (noun): A remarkable person, object or idea.
- luna (noun): A luna moth: a member of species Actias luna.
- lunar (adjective): Of, pertaining to, or resembling the Moon (that is, Luna, the Earth's moon).
- lung (noun): A biological organ of vertebrates that controls breathing and oxygenates the blood.
- lunging (verb): present participle of lunge
- lunula (noun): Something shaped like a crescent or half-moon; especially the pale area at the base of the fingernail.
- luring (verb): present participle of lure
- null (noun): A non-existent or empty value or set of values.
- ruin (noun): The remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle.
- ruing (verb): present participle of rue
- ruining (verb): present participle of ruin
- ruling (adjective): That rules; predominant; chief; reigning; controlling.
- rung (noun): A crosspiece forming a step of a ladder; a round.
- running (verb): Present participle of run.
- rural (adjective): Relating to the countryside or to agriculture.
- ulna (noun): The bone of the forearm that extends from the elbow to the wrist on the side opposite to the thumb, corresponding to the fibula of the hind limb. Also, the corresponding bone in the forelimb of any vertebrate.
- ulnar (adjective): Of or pertaining to the ulna, or the elbow
- unilingual (adjective): knowing or using a single language
- unrig (verb): To remove the rigging from (a vessel, etc.).
- unrigging (verb): present participle of unrig
- urging (verb): present participle of urge
- urinal (noun): A device or fixture used for urination, particularly: A glass vial used for examining or storing urine. A chamber pot specially designed or considered as a device for urination. A device for urination worn by patients suffering incontinence. A plumbing fixture intended for standing urination, typically by men and boys.