What are the highest-scoring words today?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams: daytime. 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 299 points available across 64 words. The Genius level requires approximately 70% of the total points.

NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - January 08, 2026

Q: What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee January 08, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for January 08, 2026 has 64 valid words with a total of 299 points available. The center letter is A and the available letters are: D-E-I-M-T-Y.

Q: What are today's pangrams for January 08, 2026?

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

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NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - January 08, 2026

Welcome to today's complete Spelling Bee solutions! Find all 64 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

299

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Pangrams

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Center: A / Letters: D-E-I-M-T-Y

🏆 Today's Pangrams

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

🏆 DAYTIME (14 points)

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

📝 Complete Word List - All Today's Solutions

Today there are 64 valid words in total:

added, admit, admitted, aide, aided, aimed, amid, amity, daddy, dame, dammed, dammit, data, date, dated, daytime, dead, deadeye, diadem, dyad, edamame, edema, idea, ideate, ideated, imam, imitate, imitated, immediate, madam, madame, made, maid, maim, maimed, mama, mamma, mate, mated, matey, matte, matted, mayday, mead, meat, meaty, media, mediate, mediated, meditate, meditated, meta, metadata, midday, tame, tamed, tatami, tatted, tatty, team, teamed, teammate, teat, teatime

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📋 Words Organized by Points

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14 point words (7 letters)
0/1

daytime 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

9 point words (9 letters)
0/2

immediate
meditated

8 point words (8 letters)
0/6

admitted
imitated
mediated
meditate
metadata
teammate

7 point words (7 letters)
0/6

deadeye
edamame
ideated
imitate
mediate
teatime

6 point words (6 letters)
0/12

dammed
dammit
diadem
ideate
madame
maimed
matted
mayday
midday
tatami
tatted
teamed

5 point words (5 letters)
0/17

added
admit
aided
aimed
amity
daddy
dated
edema
madam
mamma
mated
matey
matte
meaty
media
tamed
tatty

1 point words (4 letters)
0/20

aide
amid
dame
data
date
dead
dyad
idea
imam
made
maid
maim
mama
mate
mead
meat
meta
tame
team
teat

💡 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	20	Focus on common endings like ed and te.
5	17	Look for combinations starting with ma or me.
6	12	Experiment with med or tea endings.
7	7	Utilize ted or amed patterns.
8+	6	Think creatively with longer combinations.

Letter Pattern Insights

Utilize these productive combinations to maximize your word output:

ma: Start strong with this prefix.
ed: A common suffix that appears frequently.
te: Look for words ending with this combination.

Pangram Hints

There is a single pangram in today's puzzle. Remember, it uses all letters including A. Think broadly and consider combinations that stretch across the letter set!

Difficulty Guide

To find easier words, concentrate on the 4 and 5 letter options—these are your best bets. The 6-letter words can be moderately challenging, while anything longer may require a bit more creativity and vocabulary knowledge.

Today's Special Patterns

This puzzle features a strong presence of words starting with ma, me, and da. Use these as anchors to form longer words.

Pro Tips

1. Don’t overlook variations of root words; think of synonyms or related terms.

2. Use a mix of common prefixes and suffixes to discover hidden words.

3. Keep an eye on the endings ed and te for potential word formations.

Stay positive and enjoy the challenge! Every letter is a new opportunity!

📊 Today's Puzzle Stats

Word Lengths:
4L: 20 words • 5L: 17 words • 6L: 12 words • 7L: 7 words • 8L: 6 words

Top Starting Patterns:
MA: 14 • ME: 10 • DA: 8 • MAT: 5

Common Endings:
ED: 16 • TED: 9 • TE: 9 • ATE: 8

Letter Frequency:
D: 61 • M: 61 • E: 61

📊 Puzzle Analysis

Word Length Distribution

Starting Letter Distribution

Word Statistics

Average Length: 5.5 letters
Points per Word: 4.7
Shortest Word: 4 letters
Longest Word: 9 letters

Common Patterns

❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Spelling Bee January 08, 2026

What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee January 08, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for January 08, 2026 has 64 valid words. The center letter is A and the available letters are: D-E-I-M-T-Y.

What are today's pangrams for January 08, 2026?

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

What are the highest-scoring words for January 08, 2026?

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

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