Spelling Bee Answers: A Perfect Pangram Around the Letter E
Today's hive is built from K, O, L, I, X, B around the golden center letter E. Every answer must contain E, and the puzzle hides a single pangram, which is a perfect one. This is a compact hive with only 23 words, so every find counts. Here is how I solved it.
Today's Pangram
BOXLIKE is the perfect pangram. It uses each of the seven letters exactly once: B, O, X, L, I, K, E. The word is simply box plus the suffix -like, which is exactly why it is easy to miss. Most solvers would not think of it as a dictionary word at first glance.
How I Solved It
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Word of the Day
The ibex is a wild mountain goat known for its long, curved horns and its remarkable climbing ability. Ibex live in the Alps, the Himalayas and other rugged mountain regions, and they can walk up near-vertical cliffs. It is a great Spelling Bee word because it is short, uses the tricky letter X and is easy to forget.
Key Takeaways
- BOXLIKE is today's only pangram, and it is a perfect one.
- E is in every answer, so build outward from it.
- Find the X early: Ibex, Exile, Boxlike and Oxlike all depend on it.
- The -LIKE suffix is the key to the pangram.
- The -LE and -BLE endings give you Bible, Libel, Bobble and Kibble.
- Doubled letters (Bell, Keel, Leek, Ollie) are easy to miss.
Come back tomorrow for another full Spelling Bee breakdown, and happy hunting!