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NYT Spelling Bee

April 07, 2026

G
D
E
F
L
N
U

Puzzle Statistics

48
Total Words
232
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 07, 2026! This puzzle challenges you to find 48 words using the letters GDEFLNU, 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 232 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 48 Answers (232 Points)

4-Letter Words (14)

DUNG
EDGE
FUGU
GELD
GENE
GLEE
GLEN
GLUE
GLUG
GUFF
GULF
GULL
LUGE
LUNG

5-Letter Words (11)

EDGED
EGGED
FLUNG
FUDGE
FUGUE
GELEE
GLUED
LEDGE
LUGED
LUNGE
NUDGE

6-Letter Words (15)

DELUGE
DENGUE
ENGULF
FLEDGE
FUDGED
GELDED
GELLED
GULLED
GUNNED
LEGEND
LEGGED
LUGGED
LUNGED
NUDGED
UNGLUE

7-Letter Words (6)

DELUGED
FLEDGED
GLEEFUL
GLUGGED
LUNGFUL
UNGLUED

8-Letter Words (1)

ENGULFED 🌟

9-Letter Words (1)

UNFLEDGED 🌟