If you’re anything like me, the moment you saw today’s Spelling Bee puzzle with A in the center and a mix of B, C, D, I, L, O, and A, you probably took a deep breath and thought, “Let’s do this!”

This puzzle was a mix of deceptively simple and sneakily complex words. The challenge was to create as many valid words as possible using the given letters, with every word requiring the center letter A. One word had to use all seven letters – the elusive pangram.

Step-by-Step: How I Solved It

I started with the basics – scanning for all possible short words that used A as a key letter. The letters O, I, L, D, B, C around it gave me a decent starting pool of possible blends. The first instinct was to try out combinations like “bold”, “acid”, or “cold” – but then I had to remind myself, every word must include the letter A. That’s the trap!

Soon, I started adding A to common prefixes and suffixes, looking for words ending in -al, starting with ba-, ca-, and including patterns like -ial, -ola, etc. I also tried plural forms cautiously, but only if they didn’t break the rules.

The breakthrough came when I noticed a pattern of words centered around vocal or bodily expression. That’s when the pangram popped into mind:

Pangram: diabolical

It hit all seven letters and fits the theme beautifully – diabolical is a rich, descriptive word meaning wicked or evil, and solving this puzzle definitely felt devilishly tricky!

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All Possible Words (Including Pangram)

Here’s a list of valid words I found in today’s puzzle:

• abaci

• abid

• aboard

• acadial

• acid

• alibi

• albic

• bald

• ballad

• bialy

• bad

• badical

• cabal

• cabalistic

• cadi

• dial

• diabolical (pangram)

• local

• labial

• laid

• laidback

• labia

• laid

• aloid

• obaid

• scald

• scabial

(Note: Word list may vary slightly depending on official word list recognition.)

Tips to Crack These Puzzles Faster

1. Start Small: Begin by identifying 4-letter words. They’re your base.

2. Think Verbally: Focus on action or descriptive words – they’re often valid.

3. Mix and Match: Try letter swaps and phonetic variations.

4. Always Center A: A quick filter through your mental dictionary helps.

5. Spot the Theme: Some days have subtle themes – like emotions, tools, etc.

Wrapping Up Today’s Hive

Today’s pangram “diabolical” felt incredibly satisfying once discovered. It’s always fun when the pangram is a powerful word that mirrors the mental effort needed to crack the puzzle!

Whether you reached Genius or just enjoyed the daily brain workout, every attempt builds your vocabulary and sharpens your thinking. Keep at it – tomorrow’s puzzle could be even more fun.

Happy buzzing! 
Let me know in the comments what your favorite word was from today’s list or if you discovered another valid pangram I missed!