Hints forJanuary 31, 2025
Today's Spelling Bee (January 31, 2025) presents a moderately challenging puzzle centered around the letter 'I'. With 56 valid words including two pangrams, most players can expect to spend around 20-30 minutes reaching Queen Bee status. The game features a balanced mix of common and more complex terms, with many words relating to nouns and actions. To get you started and spark your creativity, here are some cryptic clues to guide you:
- Think of what you might call someone who's not the smartest, but in a cheeky, affectionate way.
- A classic dressing for Italian pasta, often used sparingly.
- A word to describe the act of planning a formal conference or document.
- Consider what a gardener might do to their roses to give them shape.
- This one might come to mind when you need a place to lay your head at night.
- What you might call a very tiny island, often found in tropical waters.
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