What are the highest-scoring words today?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams: flavorful. 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 165 points available across 41 words. The Genius level requires approximately 70% of the total points.

NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - January 28, 2026

Q: What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee January 28, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for January 28, 2026 has 41 valid words with a total of 165 points available. The center letter is L and the available letters are: A-F-O-R-U-V.

Q: What are today's pangrams for January 28, 2026?

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

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NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - January 28, 2026

Welcome to today's complete Spelling Bee solutions! Find all 41 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

165

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Pangrams

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Center: L / Letters: A-F-O-R-U-V

🏆 Today's Pangrams

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

🏆 FLAVORFUL (16 points)

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

📝 Complete Word List - All Today's Solutions

Today there are 41 valid words in total:

afoul, alfalfa, aloof, aural, auroral, fall, falloff, flavor, flavorful, floor, flora, floral, flour, fluff, foal, fool, foul, full, furl, larva, larval, lava, loaf, loll, loofa, luau, luff, lull, lulu, offal, oral, oval, ovular, roll, rural, uvula, uvular, valor, vulva, vulval, vulvar

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📋 Words Organized by Points

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

7 point words (7 letters)
0/3

alfalfa
auroral
falloff

6 point words (6 letters)
0/7

flavor
floral
larval
ovular
uvular
vulval
vulvar

5 point words (5 letters)
0/14

afoul
aloof
aural
floor
flora
flour
fluff
larva
loofa
offal
rural
uvula
valor
vulva

1 point words (4 letters)
0/16

fall
foal
fool
foul
full
furl
lava
loaf
loll
luau
luff
lull
lulu
oral
oval
roll

💡 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 Letters	16	Focus on common prefixes and endings.
5 Letters	14	Experiment with combinations of vowels and consonants.
6 Letters	7	Look for familiar endings like "al" and "ul".
7 Letters	3	Think of longer forms of the shorter words.
9 Letters	1	This is likely a pangram. Try various combinations!

Letter Pattern Insights

Focus on these productive combinations:

fl: Commonly starts many words.
lu: Look for words starting with this combo.
al: A frequent ending, especially in longer words.

Pangram Hints

To discover the pangram, think about words that use all the letters provided. You might want to explore words that start with common prefixes and include less frequent letters.

Difficulty Guide

To find easier words, focus on 4-letter and 5-letter options. For harder words, try exploring the 6-letter and 7-letter combinations, as they often contain less common roots.

Today's Special Patterns

Pay attention to words that end with "ral", "al", and "ff". These endings are prolific in this puzzle, so they may yield several valid options.

Pro Tips

- Use the center letter, L, to form connecting sounds with the other letters.
- Explore various forms of the same root; for example, changing endings can yield different valid words.
- Keep practicing combinations until you feel confident! Stay positive and enjoy the challenge!

📊 Today's Puzzle Stats

Word Lengths:
4L: 16 words • 5L: 14 words • 6L: 7 words • 7L: 3 words • 9L: 1 words

Top Starting Patterns:
FL: 7 • FLO: 4 • LU: 4 • FO: 3

Common Endings:
AL: 10 • RAL: 5 • LL: 5 • UL: 3

Letter Frequency:
A: 36 • F: 29 • O: 26

📊 Puzzle Analysis

Word Length Distribution

Starting Letter Distribution

Word Statistics

Average Length: 5.0 letters
Points per Word: 4.0
Shortest Word: 4 letters
Longest Word: 9 letters

Common Patterns

❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Spelling Bee January 28, 2026

What are the solutions for NYT Spelling Bee January 28, 2026?

The NYT Spelling Bee for January 28, 2026 has 41 valid words. The center letter is L and the available letters are: A-F-O-R-U-V.

What are today's pangrams for January 28, 2026?

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

What are the highest-scoring words for January 28, 2026?

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

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