What are the highest-scoring words today?

The highest-scoring words include the pangrams: cofounded, confounded. 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 239 points available across 40 words. The Genius level requires approximately 70% of the total points.

NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - July 23, 2026

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

The NYT Spelling Bee for July 23, 2026 has 40 valid words with a total of 239 points available. The center letter is F and the available letters are: C-D-E-N-O-U.

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

Today's pangrams are: Cofounded, Confounded. There are 2 pangrams in total. Pangrams are special words that use all available letters.

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NYT Spelling Bee Solutions - July 23, 2026

Welcome to today's complete Spelling Bee solutions! Find all 40 valid words, 2 pangrams, strategic hints, and use our Word Checker tool below.

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Total Words

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Total Points

239

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Pangrams

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Center: F / Letters: C-D-E-N-O-U

🏆 Today's Pangrams

Pangrams are words that use all available letters. Today there are 2 pangrams:

🏆 CONFOUNDED (17 points)

🏆 COFOUNDED (16 points)

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

📝 Complete Word List - All Today's Solutions

Today there are 40 valid words in total:

coffee, cofound, cofounded, confound, confounded, cuff, cuffed, defend, defended, defund, defunded, doff, doffed, duff, fecund, feed, fence, fenced, fend, fended, feud, feuded, fond, fondue, food, found, founded, fund, funded, offed, offend, offended, uncuff, uncuffed, undefended, unfed, unfenced, unfounded, unfunded, unoffended

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📋 Words Organized by Points

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17 point words (10 letters)
0/1

confounded 🏆 PANGRAM! 🏆

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

10 point words (10 letters)
0/2

undefended
unoffended

9 point words (9 letters)
0/1

unfounded

8 point words (8 letters)
0/7

confound
defended
defunded
offended
uncuffed
unfenced
unfunded

7 point words (7 letters)
0/2

cofound
founded

6 point words (6 letters)
0/13

coffee
cuffed
defend
defund
doffed
fecund
fenced
fended
feuded
fondue
funded
offend
uncuff

5 point words (5 letters)
0/4

fence
found
offed
unfed

1 point words (4 letters)
0/9

cuff
doff
duff
feed
fend
feud
fond
food
fund

💡 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
10	3	Focus on blending the center letter 'F' with others to form complex words.
8	7	Look for combinations starting with 'fe' or 'un' for high-scoring words.
6	13	Common endings like 'ed' and 'nd' can help you form several valid words.
5	4	Try simple words first; they can lead to solving the puzzle faster.
4	9	Focus on common prefixes and suffixes to maximize your score!

Letter Pattern Insights

Explore these productive combinations to maximize your word creation:

fe - Great for starting words and can lead to complex forms.
un - Look for words that can be prefixed with this combination.
de - Common in many words, especially with endings.

Pangram Hints

There are two pangrams in this puzzle. Look for words that utilize all the letters, especially focusing on combinations that start with 'un' or 'co'. These tend to be more complex and rewarding!

Difficulty Guide

To find easier words, start with 4-5 letter combinations and common endings like 'ed' or 'nd'. For harder words, challenge yourself with the longer lengths, especially the 8-10 letter possibilities, which may include uncommon prefixes or complex structures.

Today's Special Patterns

Watch for the patterns starting with 'fo', 'co', and 'de'. These are particularly fruitful in this puzzle and can yield several valid words.

Pro Tips

Consider writing down combinations of letters, especially those with the center letter 'F'. Also, use the process of elimination to narrow down your options, focusing on the letters you haven't used yet for potential new words.

Good luck, and happy spelling!

📊 Today's Puzzle Stats

Word Lengths:
6L: 13 words • 4L: 9 words • 8L: 7 words • 5L: 4 words • 10L: 3 words

Top Starting Patterns:
FE: 8 • UN: 8 • CO: 5 • FO: 5

Common Endings:
ED: 21 • DED: 13 • ND: 10 • UND: 6

Letter Frequency:
D: 55 • E: 45 • N: 36

📊 Puzzle Analysis

Word Length Distribution

10L

Starting Letter Distribution

Word Statistics

Average Length: 6.3 letters
Points per Word: 6.0
Shortest Word: 4 letters
Longest Word: 10 letters

Common Patterns

❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Spelling Bee July 23, 2026

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

The NYT Spelling Bee for July 23, 2026 has 40 valid words. The center letter is F and the available letters are: C-D-E-N-O-U.

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

Today's pangrams are: Cofounded, Confounded. There are 2 pangrams in total.

What are the highest-scoring words for July 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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