NYT Spelling Bee Answers & Hints — July 7, 2026
- 32Total words
- 119Total points
- 83Genius
- 1Pangram
The pangram for July 7, 2026
Every letter used at least once — worth a bonus 7 points on top of the length score.
Letter by letter
8 letters · tap any tile to reveal just that letter.
Spelling Bee hints for July 7, 2026
Three levels of help, gentlest first — take only as much as you need. Skip straight to the answers →
Words per starting letter
The gentlest nudge — which letters do the heavy lifting today.
Two-letter tally
How many words start with each pair — if a pair isn't here, nothing starts with it.
- ap1
- bl1
- bo1
- do1
- dr2
- la1
- lo2
- op1
- pa10
- pl2
- po8
- pr2
Word length grid
The most specific spoiler-free hint — hunt a missing word by its length.
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Σ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| B | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | 2 |
| D | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 3 |
| L | 1 | – | 1 | – | 1 | 3 |
| O | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| P | 12 | 4 | 4 | – | 2 | 22 |
| R | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| Σ | 16 | 6 | 7 | – | 3 | 32 |
Spelling Bee answers for July 7, 2026
The full word list, grouped by length — pangram first, then longest to shortest. Tap a group to reveal.
P
- lapboard15
8
- parabola8
- paradrop8
6
- appall6
- dollop6
- lollop6
- palapa6
- pallor6
- parlor6
- poplar6
5
- bloop5
- droop5
- papal5
- parol5
- polar5
- poppa5
4
- boop1
- drop1
- loop1
- opal1
- pall1
- palp1
- papa1
- plod1
- plop1
- poll1
- polo1
- pool1
- poop1
- poor1
- prod1
- prop1
Today's puzzle by the numbers
Difficulty, rank thresholds, pangram etymology and what makes today unusual.
Difficulty
6/ 10
Today is a moderately challenging puzzle that skews harder than it first appears. With only 32 words against a historical average of roughly 54, the answer list is lean — there are fewer footholds to build momentum from, and the single pangram is a compound noun that may not surface easily. The letter mix is heavy on repeated vowels and double-consonant traps, rewarding solvers who think in terms of reduplicated syllables and Latin-rooted vocabulary. A handful of the six-letter words occupy a niche register that could stump even experienced solvers.
Points per rank
| Rank | Points | % |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Bee 👑 | 119 | 100% |
| Genius | 83 | 70% |
| Amazing | 60 | 50% |
| Great | 48 | 40% |
| Nice | 30 | 25% |
| Solid | 18 | 15% |
| Good | 10 | 8% |
| Moving Up | 6 | 5% |
| Good Start | 2 | 2% |
| Beginner | 0 | 0% |
About the pangram
lapboard15 pts
A compound of Old English 'læppa' (a fold or flap of a garment, hence 'lap') and 'board,' referring to a flat writing or cutting surface rested across the thighs — a domestic tool predating the desk.
Puzzle facts
- Longest word8 letters
- 4-letter words16 of 32
- Pangram bonus+7 points
- Puzzles archived85
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