Hints forJanuary 7, 2025
Today's Spelling Bee (January 7, 2025) offers a moderate challenge centered around the letter 'C'. With 39 valid words including one pangram, most players might spend 20-25 minutes to reach Queen Bee status. The puzzle features a blend of common and intriguing words, often revolving around actions and descriptions. For a helpful push towards finding more words, consider various verb forms and compound terms. Here's:
- Think of something that helps a ship stay put.
- What might happen if you leave food too long in the fridge?
- A musician's big instrument, it’s not a violin or a bass.
- Consider what happens when you need to read secret messages.
- A term for a tough, protective outer shell, often found on beaches.
- Remember early days in school and what you might be called before senior year.
- In need of an alarm? Look at your wrist for the time.
- Winter sports might bring this chill to your bones.
- An old-fashioned term for a mischievous person or rascal.
- A process to ensure wood stays in place; also relates to shoes.
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