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The Game
Spelling Bee is a classic word game in which you must spell a word after hearing it. Challenge friends from Facebook, Twitter, Google+ or The Free Dictionary, or go up against random opponents across all platforms.
- First, listen to the pronunciation of the word. To hear it again, tap the speaker icon (or press Alt+P on your keyboard).
- The word's definition will be displayed to help you. If you need extra help spelling a word, click the Hint button (or press Alt+L on your keyboard). There is more info about hints in the section below.
- Spell the word using the letters on the screen or your keyboard.
- Rack up more points than your opponent after 3 rounds to win the game!
The Points
There are 3 difficulty levels for words: Easy, Hard, and Expert.
Easy words = 3 points
Hard words = 6 points
Expert words = 9 points
If you get 2 correct answers in a row, you'll get 2x the points for the second word. For 3 or more consecutive words, you'll get 3x the points for each word. Try to keep your streak going!
Easy words = 3 points
Hard words = 6 points
Expert words = 9 points
If you get 2 correct answers in a row, you'll get 2x the points for the second word. For 3 or more consecutive words, you'll get 3x the points for each word. Try to keep your streak going!
The Words
You can look up your answers in the dictionary at the end of each round. Clicking on a word will take you to TheFreeDictionary.com, or to The Free Dictionary mobile app if you have it installed. Download the app from the App Store, Google Play, or Windows Phone Store to bookmark your favorite WordHub answers or share interesting new words with your friends.
Hints
If you need help finding a word, click the Hint button (or press Alt+L on your keyboard).
- Each hint costs 1 coin and will give you 1 letter.
- In multiplayer games, there is a limit of 10 hints per round.
- If you start a round with fewer than 10 hints and you use them all, you can get more coins to redeem for hints during the round by clicking the Hint button.
- If you start a round with no hints (i.e. you have no coins), you will not be able to get more during the round, so stock up before each round!
- After each round, you can see which letters were found using hints by both you and your opponent.
Coins
Coins* can be redeemed for hints or to upgrade to Hangman Pro.
- Every player gets 20 coins to start. Click the icon in the toolbar or menu to get more.
- You can buy coins via the coins menu.
- Get coins for free by challenging your friends! Earn 15 coins instantly by clicking the social icons to post a challenge to friends on Facebook , Google+ , or Twitter .
- For every new player who accepts your challenge, you'll get 15 more coins!
Feedback
We are always looking for ways to improve Spelling Bee. Send your suggestions for new features or improvements to . We read every email we get!
About Farlex
Farlex is an independent, global company, offering innovative, easy-to-use online reference and learning tools. Our flagship property, www.thefreedictionary.com, is visited over 130 million times each month from all parts of the world. To learn more, go to farlex.com or farlex.ie.
Credits
Third party libraries
This application makes use of the following third party libraries:Knockout
http://knockoutjs.com/
Chart.js
http://chartjs.org/
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