Updated on July 18, 2025
by PushtoLearn
Welcome to Spelling Bee! Are you ready to spell? Your task is to form as many words as possible from a set of seven letters arranged in a honeycomb pattern. Test your vocabulary skills, exercise your brain, and compete against yourself or friends to reach the highest score!

How to Play Spelling Bee

Game Rules:

  • Create words using the seven letters provided in the honeycomb.

  • Every word must contain the center letter and be at least four letters long.

  • Four-letter words earn 1 point each.

  • Longer words earn 1 point per letter.

  • Discovering a pangram - a word using all seven letters - earns you a bonus of 7 extra points!

Gameplay Steps:

Step 1: Form Your First Word Begin by selecting letters to form a valid word. Ensure your word includes the central letter and consists of at least four letters. Letters may be repeated in a single word.

Step 2: Grow Your Word List Each new valid word increases your total points. Keep an eye out for pangrams to maximize your score. Feeling stuck? Shuffle the letters to discover new possibilities.

Step 3: Track Your Score Monitor your progress, aim for the Genius level, and enjoy friendly competition with daily challenges. Keep playing daily to improve your vocabulary and cognitive abilities!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the exact rules of Spelling Bee?

  • Minimum four-letter words including the center letter.

  • Repeated letters are allowed.

  • Hyphenated, proper nouns, offensive, or extremely obscure words are excluded.

How are points calculated?

  • Four-letter words: 1 point each.

  • Longer words: 1 point per letter.

  • Pangram (using all seven letters): 7 bonus points.

What are some helpful tips?

  • Regularly shuffle letters to spot new combinations.

  • Utilize plurals, prefixes, and suffixes.

  • Expand your vocabulary by reading frequently.

Why does the game display "Invalid Word"? 

The "Invalid Word" alert indicates the entered word is not in our dictionary. If you believe it should be included, feel free to notify us.

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About Spelling Bee Game 

Spelling Bee improves your memory, boosts mental clarity, and helps maintain cognitive sharpness. Join the community, sharpen your language skills, and enjoy hours of stimulating, educational entertainment!

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