Spelling Bee
Seven letters in a honeycomb. Every word must use the centre.
About Spelling Bee
A daily honeycomb word puzzle. Make words of four or more letters using the seven letters, always including the centre letter. Letters can be reused. Longer words score more, and pangrams that use all seven letters earn a big bonus. Climb from Beginner to Genius.
How to play Spelling Bee
- Make words of four or more letters.
- Every word must include the yellow centre letter. Letters can repeat.
- Four-letter words score 1; longer words score one point per letter.
- Pangrams use all seven letters and earn 7 bonus points.
Tips and strategy
- Look for common prefixes and suffixes.
- There's always at least one pangram: hunt for it.
Spelling Bee FAQ
Which words are allowed?
Guesses are checked against a 42,000-word English dictionary. Answers are always common, everyday words.
Is this the NYT Spelling Bee?
No. It's an original daily honeycomb puzzle with similar rules.
Is Spelling Bee free to play?
Yes. Spelling Bee is free in your browser on OFF PLAY, with nothing to download or install.
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