Spellie
Wordle for young spellers: three daily words, from Grade 2 easy to Grade 5 hard.
Every day: Three new hidden words each day (Easy, Medium and Hard), the same for every player, guessed in Wordle style. New puzzle: Once a day.
Spellie is a free word guessing game made for children. Each day there are three hidden words of rising difficulty, and you get six tries at each one with coloured feedback on every letter.
About Spellie
Spellie takes the familiar Wordle formula and tunes it for children who are still learning to spell. Instead of one five-letter word for adults, it offers three daily puzzles, labelled Easy, Medium and Hard, so a younger child and an older sibling can both find a level that suits them.
The game was made in Canada by Christopher Porter, David Hirtle and James Dodds, and has been running since 2022. According to its about page, the Easy word stays within a Grade 2 vocabulary, while the Hard word is harder but still uses Grade 5 words.
A day's play goes like this: pick a tab, type a guess and read the colours. A letter in the right place turns green, a letter that is in the word but elsewhere is marked, and letters that are not in the word stay grey. You have six guesses per word, the first letter is shown to get you started, and a hint button is there if a child gets stuck.
The large round tiles, simple layout and short words make it friendlier than the adult games it borrows from. There is an archive of past days, a collection of pictures to unlock, and a share button for the results. It suits parents and teachers looking for a quick daily spelling activity, and early readers who want their own version of the game the grown-ups play.
How to play Spellie
- Choose Easy, Medium or Hard from the tabs at the top.
- Type a word that fits the row and press Enter.
- Read the colours: green means right letter in the right spot, a marked letter is in the word but in another spot, grey means not in the word.
- Use the clues to make your next guess, with six tries in total.
- Use the hint button if you get stuck, then move on to the next level.
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Tips
- Start with Easy to warm up, since its words are short and common.
- Try a guess that uses common vowels early so you learn which ones are in the word.
- Past days are in the archive, which is handy for extra practice.
Questions
Is Spellie free?
Yes. It runs in the browser and does not need an account.
How many puzzles are there each day?
Three: an Easy, a Medium and a Hard word, the same for everyone that day.
What age is it for?
It is aimed at young spellers. The Easy word uses Grade 2 vocabulary and the Hard word stays within Grade 5 words.
Can I play earlier days?
Yes, there is an archive of past puzzles behind the calendar icon.
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