Adds live word and letter statistics to the NYTimes Spelling Bee puzzle game.
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#271K
#239K among extensions
Version
1.0.0
updated 29 Oct 2025
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Latest, 12 Nov 2026:4 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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Latest, 12 Nov 2026:0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About NY Times Spelling Bee Word Stats
This extension provides feature enhancements for the Spelling Bee puzzle game directly on the New York Times website.
It adds real-time word counts and other statistics, making it easier to track progress and enhance the Spelling Bee experience.
You will get a compact, live-updating table (letters × word lengths + totals) directly on the Spelling Bee page with a small floating menu to toggle visibility.
Installation:
1. Click the button on this page to add the extension to your browser.
2. Open https://www.nytimes.com/puzzles/spelling-bee and you should see the overlay.
3. Enjoy enhanced gameplay with real-time statistics!
Usage:
- You will automatically see real-time stats on the Spelling Bee game page.
- Try hovering over the stats to highlight a specific letter and word count!
- You can minimize the display by clicking the diamond icon in the top right corner.
Links:
- New York Times Games: https://www.nytimes.com/games
- Spelling Bee: https://www.nytimes.com/puzzles/spelling-bee
Privacy:
- Runs only on NYTimes Spelling Bee URLs.
- No special permissions are required.
- No data is collected or sent anywhere.
- All logic runs locally.
Source Code:
This project is open source. You can contribute by reporting bugs, suggesting features, giving feedback, or contributing code.
The source code is available on GitHub at https://github.com/dnstock/nytimes-spelling-bee-live-word-stats
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