SpellBee - The Ultimate Word Building Game
Discover the joy of word crafting in SpellBee, where every letter counts! Challenge yourself to create words using seven carefully selected letters, with the central yellow letter as your anchor in every word. Unlock bonus points by finding special pangrams that use all available letters!
Game Overview
SpellBee combines vocabulary skills with strategic thinking in an engaging word puzzle format. Each puzzle features:
- 7 unique letters arranged in a honeycomb pattern
- A central mandatory letter highlighted in yellow
- Endless possibilities for word creation
- Special rewards for finding pangrams
How to Play SpellBee
Core Rules
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Letter Usage
- Every word MUST include the center letter
- Words must be 4+ letters long
- Letters can be used multiple times
- All words must be valid English words
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Word Building Examples
Given letters: P L N ðšA T E R Valid words: PLAN, PLANET, PLANTER
Scoring System
Point Structure
- 4-letter words: 1 point
- 5+ letter words: 1 point per letter
- Pangrams: Additional 7-point bonus
Achievement Levels
- Beginner: 0-10 points
- Skilled: 11-20 points
- Expert: 21+ points
Strategic Tips & Techniques
For Beginners
- Start with common prefixes (RE-, UN-, IN-)
- Explore basic suffixes (-ING, -ED, -ER)
- Focus on 4-5 letter words initially
Advanced Strategies
- Hunt for pangrams first
- Look for word families (PLAY â PLAYS â PLAYED â PLAYER)
- Consider compound words for higher scores
Word Guidelines
Accepted Words
- Standard English vocabulary
- Regular plural forms
- Verb conjugations
- Gerunds
Not Accepted
- Proper nouns
- Hyphenated terms
- Abbreviations
- Informal slang
Game Controls
Essential Commands
- Click/Tap: Select letter
- Enter: Submit word
- Delete: Remove last letter
- Space: Shuffle letters
- Esc: Clear current word
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes a pangram special?
A: Pangrams are words using all 7 letters, earning a 7-point bonus and typically resulting in higher scores.
Q: Is there a time restriction?
A: No time limits! Take your time to explore all possible word combinations.
Q: Can letters be reused?
A: Yes! Letters can be used multiple times within the same word.
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SpellBee: Where vocabulary meets strategy in the ultimate word-building challenge!