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Spelling Bee Word Search

10 words · 12×12 grid

How to play: click (or tap) the first letter, drag to the last letter, then release. Words go in any direction, including backwards. Or download the PDF to solve on paper.

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DICTIONARYCONSONANTSYLLABLEPHONETICGLOSSARYLITERACYLANGUAGECONTESTACADEMYVOWEL
Spelling Bee Word Search, free printable PDF preview

Tapping the microphone on a brightly lit stage makes that echoing thud just before you ask the judge for a definition. You can almost feel the nervous energy while searching for terms like consonant and syllable in this puzzle.

The phrase word find turns up about as often as word search, so treat these 10 spelling bee words as whichever you prefer.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use a dictionary during a real competition?

Contestants aren't allowed to use reference books on stage, but they can ask the announcer for the definition, language of origin, and part of speech.

What happens if a contestant asks for the word to be repeated?

The announcer will say it again as many times as needed within the time limit so the speller can hear every syllable clearly.

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