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NYT Spelling Bee

July 07, 2026

P
A
B
D
L
O
R

Puzzle Statistics

32
Total Words
119
Total Points
1
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 July 07, 2026! This puzzle challenges you to find 32 words using the letters PABDLOR, with P 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 1 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 119 points.

🔤 Tips & Strategies for Solving Spelling Bee

1. Start with the Center Letter

Remember that the center letter (P) 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 1 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 32 Answers (119 Points)

4-Letter Words (16)

BOOP
DROP
LOOP
OPAL
PALL
PALP
PAPA
PLOD
PLOP
POLL
POLO
POOL
POOP
POOR
PROD
PROP

5-Letter Words (6)

BLOOP
DROOP
PAPAL
PAROL
POLAR
POPPA

6-Letter Words (7)

APPALL
DOLLOP
LOLLOP
PALAPA
PALLOR
PARLOR
POPLAR

8-Letter Words (3)

LAPBOARD 🌟
PARABOLA
PARADROP