Hints forFebruary 21, 2025
Today's Spelling Bee (February 21, 2025) offers a moderate challenge with the center letter 'H'. With 19 words including one pangram, expect to spend around 10-15 minutes to achieve Queen Bee status. This game features a mix of common and thematic words, with a focus on descriptive terms and objects. Think of actions, places, and behaviors as you play. Here's:
- Think about what a knight might hold in his hand during a battle.
- What sound does an owl make at night?
- Consider what you do when you're uncertain about something you just heard.
- Imagine the sound a scary movie might have to build suspense.
- What might you call the leader of a herd of elephants?
- What direction is opposite of south?
- Consider the shape a rose stem might have.
- Think about what a liar might swear to in olden times.
- A sequence higher than million, billion...?
Hinted Answers: Peek or Reveal
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