Double Trouble
"I" Before "E" (And Exceptions)
Silent But Deadly
Homophone Havoc
The Spelling Bee Champion
100

The spelling of the word meaning a group of people appointed for a specific function, which contains three sets of double letters.

C-O-M-M-I-T-T-E-E

100

The spelling of the word meaning to get or be given something.


 R-E-C-E-I-V-E

100

The spelling of the word for a small fragment of bread or cake, ending with a silent letter.

C-R-U-M-B

100

The spelling of the word for a fixed, intense look—not the steps you walk up.

 S-T-A-R-E

100

The spelling of the word meaning "without a doubt" or "certainly."


D-E-F-I-N-I-T-E-L-Y

200

The spelling of the word meaning to cause someone to feel awkward or ashamed.

E-M-B-A-R-R-A-S-S

200

The spelling of the word for the person who lives next door to you.


N-E-I-G-H-B-O-R

200

The spelling of the word for the scientific study of the human mind, which starts with a silent letter.

P-S-Y-C-H-O-L-O-G-Y

200

The spelling of the word for the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal—not the dry, sandy region.

D-E-S-S-E-R-T

200

The spelling of the word for a book of synonyms and antonyms.


T-H-E-S-A-U-R-U-S

300

The spelling of the word meaning to provide lodging or sufficient space for.

A-C-C-O-M-M-O-D-A-T-E

300

The spelling of the word meaning to trick, fool, or mislead someone.


D-E-C-E-I-V-E

300

The spelling of the word for a sudden, often violent, illegal seizure of power from a government.

C-O-U-P

300

The spelling of the word meaning to give advice or guidance—not a group of elected local officials.

C-O-U-N-S-E-L

300

The spelling of the U.S. state whose capital is Boston.

M-A-S-S-A-C-H-U-S-E-T-T-S

400

The spelling of the word meaning an incident or event that happens.

O-C-C-U-R-R-E-N-C-E

400

An exception to the rule, the spelling of this word describes things that are strange, bizarre, or uncanny.


W-E-I-R-D

400

The spelling of the word for a fragrant, flowering vine or shrub often associated with the South, which features a silent "G".

C-O-L-O-G-N-E (a perfumed liquid)

400

The spelling of the word for writing paper and envelopes—not the word meaning "standing still."

S-T-A-T-I-O-N-E-R-Y

400

The spelling of the medical instrument a doctor uses to listen to your heartbeat.


 S-T-E-T-H-O-S-C-O-P-E

500

The spelling of the word for a person who murders an important figure for political or religious reasons.

A-S-S-A-S-S-I-N

500

An exception to the rule, the spelling of this word means to pretend or fake something, such as an injury.


F-E-I-G-N

500

The spelling of the word for a lung infection caused by bacteria or viruses, starting with a silent letter.

P-N-E-U-M-O-N-I-A

500

The spelling of the word meaning "to publicly recommend or support"—not the word for a person who buys goods. Wait, no. Let's do a classic trick homophone: The spelling of the word meaning a basic truth or rule—not the head of a school.

P-R-I-N-C-I-P-L-E

500

The spelling of the popular, brightly colored fall flower that starts with the letters "C-H-R-Y".

C-H-R-Y-S-A-N-T-H-E-M-U-M