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NYT Spelling Bee

April 04, 2026

G
A
B
L
R
U
Y

Puzzle Statistics

40
Total Words
161
Total Points
2
Pangrams
7
Letters

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About This Puzzle

Welcome to the complete solution guide for the New York Times Spelling Bee puzzle from April 04, 2026! This puzzle challenges you to find 40 words using the letters GABLRUY, with G as the center letter that must appear in every word.

The Spelling Bee is a daily word puzzle where players create words using a set of 7 unique letters arranged in a honeycomb pattern. The center letter must be included in every word, and each word must be at least 4 letters long. This puzzle contains 2 pangrams - special words that use all 7 letters.

Looking for today's answers? Our complete solution reveals all words organized by length, with pangrams highlighted. The total possible score for this puzzle is 161 points.

🔤 Tips & Strategies for Solving Spelling Bee

1. Start with the Center Letter

Remember that the center letter (G) must appear in every word. Start by brainstorming words that prominently feature this letter.

2. Look for Common Endings

Try adding common suffixes like -ING, -ED, -ER, -LY to your base words. Many puzzles include multiple forms of the same root word.

3. Hunt for Pangrams

Pangrams use all 7 letters and give bonus points. They're often longer, compound words, or less common terms. Don't give up on finding all 2 pangrams!

4. Think of Word Families

If you find one word, think of related words. For example, if you find "BOOK", look for "BOOKS", "BOOKED", "BOOKING".

5. Use Letter Frequency

Some letters appear more frequently than others. Build around common letters and don't forget about less obvious combinations.

All 40 Answers (161 Points)

4-Letter Words (18)

AGAR
ALGA
BRAG
BURG
GAGA
GALA
GALL
GARB
GLUG
GRAB
GRAY
GRUB
GUAR
GULL
GURU
RAGA
RAGU
UGLY

5-Letter Words (11)

ALGAL
AUGUR
BAGGY
BUGGY
BULGY
GABBY
GAYLY
GULAG
GULLY
LAGGY
RUGBY

6-Letter Words (6)

AUGURY
BRAGGY
BULGUR
GRABBY
GRUBBY
RAGBAG

7-Letter Words (2)

ARUGULA
BURGLAR

8-Letter Words (3)

ARGUABLY 🌟
BURGLARY 🌟
LALLYGAG