Hints forJanuary 5, 2025
Today's Spelling Bee (January 5, 2025) showcases a moderately challenging puzzle centered around the letter 'H'. With 51 valid words, including 5 pangrams, you can expect to spend around 20-30 minutes unraveling this one. The game offers a mix of familiar and intriguing words, many linked to actions and descriptive terms. For those seeking some cryptic clues to get started, here's:
- Think of moments when you need to pause or stop.
- Recall the name of an event you might watch at night.
- Consider what you might use to highlight key points.
- Imagine a high level of brightness.
- Picture the celestial activity during a thunderstorm.
- Remember the food spread on a Middle Eastern dish.
- Think of what you might erect in a garden to make it look better.
- Visualize the action of sending a fast message.
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When should I use Spelling Bee hints?
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Does using Spelling Bee hints count as completing the game?
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