Hints forFebruary 17, 2025
Today's Spelling Bee (February 17, 2025) offers a moderately challenging puzzle centered around the letter 'D'. With 37 valid words including one pangram, most players might spend 20-25 minutes to reach Queen Bee status. This game blends common vocabulary with more specialized terms, and many words are related to nature and descriptions. For those needing a gentle nudge in the right direction, here's:
- Think of a tiny eight-legged creature often found in your attic.
- Consider a tangy substance or taste often found in citrus fruits.
- Imagine a place of idyllic beauty from Greek mythology.
- Recall the French word for duck, often used in political contexts.
- What's a synonym for honest or straightforward?
- A type of domesticated dog in scientific terms.
- Think of something used to pay in ancient Middle Eastern markets.
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