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NYT Spelling Bee

May 07, 2026

N
D
E
I
M
U
Z

Puzzle Statistics

47
Total Words
229
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 May 07, 2026! This puzzle challenges you to find 47 words using the letters NDEIMUZ, with N 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 229 points.

🔤 Tips & Strategies for Solving Spelling Bee

1. Start with the Center Letter

Remember that the center letter (N) 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 47 Answers (229 Points)

4-Letter Words (13)

DINE
DUNE
MEND
MENU
MIEN
MIND
MINE
MINI
NEED
NENE
NINE
NUDE
ZINE

5-Letter Words (13)

DENIM
DINED
EMEND
ENDED
ENDUE
ENNUI
INDIE
INNIE
MINED
MINIM
NUDIE
UNDID
UNDUE

6-Letter Words (11)

DENIED
DENUDE
DUNNED
ENDUED
IMMUNE
INDEED
INDIUM
MENDED
MINDED
MIZZEN
NEEDED

7-Letter Words (4)

DENIZEN
DENUDED
EMENDED
MINIMUM

8-Letter Words (4)

IMMUNIZE
MINIMIZE
UNDIMMED
UNNEEDED

9-Letter Words (2)

IMMUNIZED 🌟
MINIMIZED