NYT Spelling Bee January 4 2026 Answers
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43 WORDS1 PANGRAM POINTSThe seven letters for January 4 2026 — every word must use the center letter.
Hint
The pangram has 10 letters and starts with F
FAMILIARLY
Full word list
42 MORE WORDSEvery accepted answer with its point value — hidden until you're ready.
AFAR1AFFAIR6AFFIRM6AFFRAY6ALFALFA7FAIL1FAIR1FAIRLY6FAIRY5FALL1FAMILIAL8FAMILIAR8FAMILIARLY17FAMILY6FARM1FILIAL6FILIALLY8FILL1FILLY5FILM1FILMY5FIRM1FIRMLY6FLAIL5FLAIR5FLAY1FLIMFLAM8FRAIL5FRAILLY7FRAY1FRIAR5FRIARY6FRILL5FRILLY6IFFY1MAFIA5MAYFLY6MIFF1RAFFIA6RAMIFY6RIFF1RIFFRAFF8
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How Spelling Bee works
Make as many words as you can from seven letters — every word must be at least four letters and include the center letter. Four-letter words score 1 point, longer words score their length, and a pangram (uses all seven letters) earns a 7-point bonus. Reach “Genius” without spoilers using our hint first. Play at nytimes.com.