Spelling Bee is a free, unlimited online word game. Build as many valid words as you can from a set of seven letters, with one letter in the center that must appear in every word. Aim for efficient solves, rack up points with longer words, and hunt the elusive pangram that uses all letters at least once.
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What is Spelling Bee? (Overview)
Spelling Bee is a seven-letter, square-board word puzzle. Your goal is to create a chain of valid words that each include the central (mandatory) letter and are at least four letters long. It’s ideal for a daily brain boost or unlimited practice sessions.
Rules & Scoring
- Seven letters: six around the edge + one mandatory center letter.
- Length: every word must have 4+ letters.
- Center letter required: each word must include the central letter.
- Reuse allowed: letters can be used more than once.
- Disallowed: proper nouns, hyphenations, profanity, fabricated words.
- Scoring: 4-letter words = 1 point; longer words score 1 point per letter.
- Pangram bonus: using all letters at least once in a single word grants +7.
- Progress meter: each day has a known maximum words/points; your rating climbs as you approach it.
How to Play Spelling Bee (Browser Guide)
- Study the seven letters and identify the center (mandatory) letter.
- Start with a word that covers several uncommon letters.
- Type on your keyboard or click letters on the board to build a word.
- Submit the word, then continue building new words that include the center letter.
- Use the shuffle button to reorder letters and spark new ideas.
Longer words boost your score faster. Try to craft at least one pangram for the bonus.
Strategy & Tips
- Target hubs: find letters that can connect to many others (E, S, R often help).
- Burn the rares early: fit in J/Q/X/Z with prefixes/suffixes to avoid being stuck later.
- Prefix/Suffix power: try RE-, UN-, OVER-, and -ING, -ED, -ER to extend words legally.
- Shuffle often: a new layout triggers different patterns and ideas.
- Two-pass method: first list quick 4–5 letter words, then hunt for the pangram.
Devices & Controls
Play directly in your browser on desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile.
- Mouse/Touch: click/tap letters to add them to your word.
- Keyboard: type letters; backspace to edit; Enter to submit (if supported).
- Shuffle: press the shuffle button to reorder letters.
Daily vs Unlimited
- Daily puzzle: a new seven-letter set appears every day at 12:00 am (based on your device time).
- Unlimited mode: practice with random letter sets anytime for extra vocabulary reps.
- Yesterday’s answers: check the full word list of the previous puzzle after midnight via the Yesterday button.
Word List & Dictionary
Dictionaries are never perfect. If a valid word isn’t accepted, it’s likely missing from the current list. You can suggest additions by emailing: [email protected]. For quick checks, use a trusted dictionary like Merriam-Webster or read about pangrams.
FAQ
Why is my word “not in the list”?
It’s not in the current dictionary. You won’t earn points for it. Send suggestions to [email protected].
Where can I see answers?
Answers for today’s puzzle appear the next day after 12:00 am via the Yesterday button, with your found words highlighted.
When does the daily puzzle change?
Every day at 12:00 am based on your device time.
Can letters be reused?
Yes—letters may be used multiple times in a single word, as long as the center letter is included.
What’s a pangram?
A word that uses all seven letters at least once; it gives a +7 point bonus.
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Conclusion
Build smarter chains and cover every letter. Spelling Bee blends clean rules with deep strategy—perfect for a quick mental warm-up or an extended vocabulary workout in your browser.
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