What are the highest-scoring words today?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams: unequaled. Each pangram is worth extra points for using all letters.

How many total points are available in today's puzzle?

Today's puzzle has a total of 278 points available across 61 words. The Genius level requires approximately 70% of the total points.

NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - April 23, 2026

Q: What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee April 23, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for April 23, 2026 has 61 valid words with a total of 278 points available. The center letter is A and the available letters are: D-E-L-N-Q-U.

Q: What are today's pangrams for April 23, 2026?

Today's pangrams are: Unequaled. There are 1 pangram in total. Pangrams are special words that use all available letters.

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NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - April 23, 2026

Welcome to today's complete Spelling Bee solutions! Find all 61 valid words, 1 pangram, strategic hints, and use our Word Checker tool below.

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Total Words

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Total Points

278

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Pangrams

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Center: A / Letters: D-E-L-N-Q-U

🏆 Today's Pangrams

Pangrams are words that use all available letters. Today there are 1 pangram:

🏆 UNEQUALED (16 points)

💡 Tip: Pangrams are the highest-scoring words in the game!

📝 Complete Word List - All Today's Solutions

Today there are 61 valid words in total:

added, addend, addenda, addle, addled, allele, allude, alluded, anal, annal, anneal, annealed, annual, annul, annulled, aqua, dale, dandle, dandled, dead, deaden, deadened, deal, dean, dual, elan, eland, ennead, equal, equaled, lade, laded, laden, ladle, ladled, land, landed, lane, laud, lauded, lead, leaded, leaden, lean, leaned, luau, luna, lunula, lunulae, naan, nada, nana, quaalude, quad, ulna, ulnae, undead, unequal, unequaled, unladen, unleaded

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📋 Words Organized by Points

Click each section to see the words and check off the ones you've found:

16 point words (9 letters)
0/1

unequaled 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

8 point words (8 letters)
0/5

annealed
annulled
deadened
quaalude
unleaded

7 point words (7 letters)
0/7

addenda
alluded
dandled
equaled
lunulae
unequal
unladen

6 point words (6 letters)
0/17

addend
addled
allele
allude
anneal
annual
dandle
deaden
ennead
ladled
landed
lauded
leaded
leaden
leaned
lunula
undead

5 point words (5 letters)
0/10

added
addle
annal
annul
eland
equal
laded
laden
ladle
ulnae

1 point words (4 letters)
0/21

anal
aqua
dale
dead
deal
dean
dual
elan
lade
land
lane
laud
lead
lean
luau
luna
naan
nada
nana
quad
ulna

💡 Strategic Hints for Today's Puzzle

Need help finding more words? Check out these strategic hints:

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Strategic Overview Table

Word Length	Count	Tips
4	21	Focus on simple combinations; many common words.
5	10	Look for endings like -ed or -al.
6	17	Experiment with the center letter A and common prefixes.
7	7	Consider adding modifiers to shorter words.
8+	6	These are rare; focus on the easier lengths first.

Letter Pattern Insights

Utilize these productive combinations to maximize your word creation:

de - Found in many words, use it as a building block!
ad - Look for words starting with this combination.
le - A common ending; experiment with it in various forms.

Pangram Hints

There's a special word that uses every letter in today's puzzle. Think about longer words or those that feel complete. Check if you can spot any unique combinations that could lead to all letters being used!

Difficulty Guide

To find easier words, start with the shorter lengths (4-letter words). For tougher words, aim for 6 letters or more, particularly those involving less common letter combinations.

Today's Special Patterns

This puzzle features strong prefixes like an- and un-. Explore words that utilize these beginnings, as they can lead to fruitful discoveries!

Pro Tips

Combine letters creatively! Use the center letter A as a pivot. For instance, think of how adding ed to existing words can transform them. Stay persistent and keep experimenting with different combinations!

📊 Today's Puzzle Stats

Word Lengths:
4L: 21 words • 6L: 17 words • 5L: 10 words • 7L: 7 words • 8L: 5 words

Top Starting Patterns:
LA: 10 • AN: 7 • ANN: 6 • UN: 5

Common Endings:
ED: 16 • AL: 8 • LED: 7 • DED: 7

Letter Frequency:
D: 65 • E: 57 • L: 56

📊 Puzzle Analysis

Word Length Distribution

Starting Letter Distribution

Word Statistics

Average Length: 5.5 letters
Points per Word: 4.6
Shortest Word: 4 letters
Longest Word: 9 letters

Common Patterns

❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Spelling Bee April 23, 2026

What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee April 23, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for April 23, 2026 has 61 valid words. The center letter is A and the available letters are: D-E-L-N-Q-U.

What are today's pangrams for April 23, 2026?

Today's pangrams are: Unequaled. There are 1 pangram in total.

What are the highest-scoring words for April 23, 2026?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams and longest words. Check the complete word list above for all solutions.

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