Hints forDecember 9, 2024
Today's Spelling Bee (December 9, 2024) presents a moderately challenging puzzle centered around the letter 'O'. With 35 valid words including one pangram, most players can expect to spend 15-20 minutes reaching Queen Bee status. The game features a good mix of common and unique words, with many related to knowledge and actions. For those needing a gentle nudge in the right direction, here's:
- Think of what the Cheshire Cat might say when it's time to sleep.
- Imagine you're a detective who has just found out something crucial.
- Consider a sitcom character known for his oddball behavior.
- What do you call the midday meal?
- The opposite of "losing" combined with another term for "intelligence."
- Think about what happens when you squash an insect.
- What is the term for a wedding dress?
- Consider the sound a pig makes.
- Think of a phrase that means continuously moving forward.
- What is the term for being in debt?
Hinted Answers: Peek or Reveal
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