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NYT Spelling Bee

July 28, 2026

M
D
E
G
I
N
P

Puzzle Statistics

44
Total Words
244
Total Points
3
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 28, 2026! This puzzle challenges you to find 44 words using the letters MDEGINP, with M 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 3 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 244 points.

🔤 Tips & Strategies for Solving Spelling Bee

1. Start with the Center Letter

Remember that the center letter (M) 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 3 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 44 Answers (244 Points)

4-Letter Words (11)

DEEM
DIME
MEME
MEND
MIDI
MIEN
MIME
MIND
MINE
MINI
PIMP

5-Letter Words (8)

DENIM
EMEND
GIMME
MEMED
MIDGE
MIMED
MINED
MINIM

6-Letter Words (11)

DEEMED
DIMMED
IMPEDE
IMPEND
MEMING
MENDED
MIMING
MINDED
MINING
PENMEN
PIMPED

7-Letter Words (8)

DEEMING
DIMMING
EMENDED
IMPEDED
IMPINGE
MENDING
MINDING
PIMPING

8-Letter Words (4)

EMENDING
IMPEDING 🌟
IMPENDED
IMPINGED 🌟

9-Letter Words (2)

IMPENDING 🌟
IMPINGING