What are the highest-scoring words today?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams: adjacency. 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 171 points available across 37 words. The Genius level requires approximately 70% of the total points.

NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - December 26, 2025

Q: What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee December 26, 2025?

The NYT Spelling Bee for December 26, 2025 has 37 valid words with a total of 171 points available. The center letter is N and the available letters are: A-C-D-E-J-Y.

Q: What are today's pangrams for December 26, 2025?

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

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NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - December 26, 2025

Welcome to today's complete Spelling Bee solutions! Find all 37 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

171

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Pangrams

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Center: N / Letters: A-C-D-E-J-Y

🏆 Today's Pangrams

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

🏆 ADJACENCY (16 points)

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

📝 Complete Word List - All Today's Solutions

Today there are 37 valid words in total:

acne, addend, addenda, adjacency, cadence, cancan, candy, cane, caned, canna, canned, canny, cayenne, cyan, dance, danced, dandy, deaden, deadened, dean, decadence, decency, deny, dyne, ended, ennead, jean, jenny, naan, nada, nana, nanny, need, needed, needy, nene, yenned

🔍 Word Checker Tool

Enter the words you've found, separated by commas:

📋 Words Organized by Points

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

16 point words (9 letters)
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adjacency 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

9 point words (9 letters)
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decadence

8 point words (8 letters)
0/1

deadened

7 point words (7 letters)
0/4

addenda
cadence
cayenne
decency

6 point words (6 letters)
0/8

addend
cancan
canned
danced
deaden
ennead
needed
yenned

5 point words (5 letters)
0/10

candy
caned
canna
canny
dance
dandy
ended
jenny
nanny
needy

1 point words (4 letters)
0/12

acne
cane
cyan
dean
deny
dyne
jean
naan
nada
nana
need
nene

💡 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	Word Count	Tips
4	12	Focus on common endings like ed and an.
5	10	Experiment with beginnings like can and de.
6	8	Look for combinations that include an and de.
7	4	Challenge yourself with longer combinations!
8+	3	Consider the pangram for maximum points!

Letter Pattern Insights

Utilize these productive combinations to form new words:

an - Found in many words, look for variations.
de - Great for starting several words.
ca - A strong starting point for multiple entries.

Pangram Hints

One pangram exists in this puzzle. Look for a word that utilizes all the letters, including the center letter N. Keep an eye out for combinations that utilize every letter effectively!

Difficulty Guide

To find easier words, start with shorter lengths (4-5 letters) and those that end in ed or an. For challenging words, explore longer lengths, particularly 6 letters or more, where you may encounter less familiar terms.

Today's Special Patterns

Pay attention to the prefixes can, de, and na as they dominate the word formation. The endings ned and ny are also significant and worth exploring!

Pro Tips

When you're stuck, try rearranging the letters or looking for common suffixes like ed or an.
Keep track of the words you find to avoid duplicating efforts.
Stay positive and keep experimenting with different combinations; sometimes the best words appear when you least expect them!

📊 Today's Puzzle Stats

Word Lengths:
4L: 12 words • 5L: 10 words • 6L: 8 words • 7L: 4 words • 9L: 2 words

Top Starting Patterns:
CA: 9 • CAN: 7 • DE: 6 • NA: 4

Common Endings:
ED: 8 • NE: 5 • AN: 5 • NED: 4

Letter Frequency:
E: 43 • D: 36 • A: 34

📊 Puzzle Analysis

Word Length Distribution

Starting Letter Distribution

Word Statistics

Average Length: 5.4 letters
Points per Word: 4.6
Shortest Word: 4 letters
Longest Word: 9 letters

Common Patterns

❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Spelling Bee December 26, 2025

What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee December 26, 2025?

The NYT Spelling Bee for December 26, 2025 has 37 valid words. The center letter is N and the available letters are: A-C-D-E-J-Y.

What are today's pangrams for December 26, 2025?

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

What are the highest-scoring words for December 26, 2025?

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

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