The New York Times’ May 5, 2026 puzzle lineup saw the Spelling Bee built around the pangram “ABUNDANCE” and Wordle’s solution as “LATCH.” The day’s games, including Mini Crossword and Connections, continued the NYT’s trend of blending ...

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National Spelling Bee gets sports-style TV revamp with new celebrity host - NFL analyst Mina Kimes is taking over as the event’s TV host, hoping her outsider’s perspective will capture the excitement

The two-hour 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee championship premieres on ION Thursday, May 29 beginning at 8/7c. The championship coverage is available for streaming through ION on DirecTV. The popular streaming service currently offers a 5-day free trial ...

Daily word games like Wordle, Connections, and Spelling Bee are more than just fun—they’re engaging mental workouts. Success comes from combining logic, probability, and pattern recognition. With the right strategies, you can lower guess counts ...

Mina Kimes has landed a new job as the television host of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and is looking to bring that "big-game feel."