What are the highest-scoring words today?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams: pendulum. 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 269 points available across 56 words. The Genius level requires approximately 70% of the total points.

NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - January 07, 2026

Q: What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee January 07, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for January 07, 2026 has 56 valid words with a total of 269 points available. The center letter is P and the available letters are: U-D-E-L-M-N.

Q: What are today's pangrams for January 07, 2026?

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

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NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - January 07, 2026

Welcome to today's complete Spelling Bee solutions! Find all 56 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

269

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Pangrams

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Center: P / Letters: U-D-E-L-M-N

🏆 Today's Pangrams

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

🏆 PENDULUM (15 points)

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

📝 Complete Word List - All Today's Solutions

Today there are 56 valid words in total:

deep, deepen, deepened, depend, depended, dump, dumped, dupe, duped, duple, epee, lump, lumped, peddle, peddled, peed, peel, peeled, peen, peep, peeped, pend, pended, pendulum, penmen, penne, penned, peplum, pepped, pled, plenum, plum, plume, plumed, plump, plumped, puddle, puddled, pule, puled, pull, pulled, pulp, pulped, pummel, pummeled, pump, pumped, punned, umped, unpeeled, unpen, unpenned, upend, upended, upped

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📋 Words Organized by Points

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

15 point words (8 letters)
0/1

pendulum 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

8 point words (8 letters)
0/5

deepened
depended
pummeled
unpeeled
unpenned

7 point words (7 letters)
0/4

peddled
plumped
puddled
upended

6 point words (6 letters)
0/20

deepen
depend
dumped
lumped
peddle
peeled
peeped
pended
penmen
penned
peplum
pepped
plenum
plumed
puddle
pulled
pulped
pummel
pumped
punned

5 point words (5 letters)
0/10

duped
duple
penne
plume
plump
puled
umped
unpen
upend
upped

1 point words (4 letters)
0/16

deep
dump
dupe
epee
lump
peed
peel
peen
peep
pend
pled
plum
pule
pull
pulp
pump

💡 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	16	Look for common prefixes and endings, especially with 'ed' and 'um'.
5	10	Experiment with adding 's', 'd', or 'n' to shorter words.
6	20	Focus on prefixes like 'pe' and 'pu'; they are very productive.
7	4	Check for longer combinations of the base words.
8	6	These may be rarer; explore unique combinations!

Letter Pattern Insights

Focus on these productive 2-3 letter combinations when forming words:

Start with pe or pu for many potential words.
Consider endings like ed and um to expand your options.
Utilize le and en in the middle of words for greater variety.

Pangram Hints

There is one pangram in today's puzzle. Look for a word that incorporates all the letters: P, U, D, E, L, M, N. Think of longer words that might combine these letters effectively!

Difficulty Guide

To find easier words, start with the most common prefixes like 'pe' and 'pu', and look for familiar endings such as 'ed'. For harder words, dig deeper into less common combinations or consider those with multiple syllables.

Today's Special Patterns

This puzzle features a few unique patterns: Look for words that start with 'pen' and 'pul'. These prefixes can lead to several valid words. Also, don't forget about the productive 'ped' ending for potential longer words!

Pro Tips

- When you feel stuck, try rearranging the letters to see if any anagrams pop out.
- Keep an eye on the common letter combinations; they often lead to valid words you might overlook.
- If you’ve identified a base word, think about variations: adding suffixes or prefixes can open up new options!

Good luck, and remember to enjoy the challenge! Every letter counts!

📊 Today's Puzzle Stats

Word Lengths:
6L: 20 words • 4L: 16 words • 5L: 10 words • 8L: 6 words • 7L: 4 words

Top Starting Patterns:
PE: 16 • PU: 13 • PL: 7 • PEN: 6

Common Endings:
ED: 27 • PED: 10 • LED: 8 • UM: 4

Letter Frequency:
E: 80 • D: 52 • U: 36

📊 Puzzle Analysis

Word Length Distribution

Starting Letter Distribution

Word Statistics

Average Length: 5.5 letters
Points per Word: 4.8
Shortest Word: 4 letters
Longest Word: 8 letters

Common Patterns

❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Spelling Bee January 07, 2026

What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee January 07, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for January 07, 2026 has 56 valid words. The center letter is P and the available letters are: U-D-E-L-M-N.

What are today's pangrams for January 07, 2026?

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

What are the highest-scoring words for January 07, 2026?

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

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