Spellie Answer Yesterday — Sunday, July 12, 2026
Puzzle #1613 • Difficulty 5/10
Yesterday's Spellie Answer
Yesterday's Spellie Words
Click tiles to reveal each difficulty tier letter by letter.
Puzzle Analysis
Today's Spellie offered a moderate challenge. RODE fell quickly, a common enough word. FAIRY presented more of a hurdle, requiring careful letter placement. RANDOM proved the toughest, its letter combination less intuitive. The 5/10 difficulty rating feels accurate. A good strategy for FAIRY and RANDOM involves focusing on common letter pairings like 'AI' or 'OM' early on. This approach helps narrow down possibilities efficiently. The puzzle balanced accessible words with a satisfyingly difficult final word.
How to Play Spellie
Spellie tests your spelling ability across three difficulty tiers: Easy, Medium, and Hard. Each tier presents a different word to spell, and the difficulty reflects how commonly the word is used and how tricky its spelling is.
You hear the word spoken aloud or see its definition, then type what you think the correct spelling is. After submitting, the game shows you exactly which letters are right and which are wrong.
Each tier is independent. You can attempt all three in any order. Scoring is based on how many attempts it takes to spell each word correctly.
A new set of three words is available every day at midnight ET. Your results can be shared as a spoiler-free emoji grid.
Play at spelliegame.com. A new puzzle is available every day.
Tips & Strategy
- Start with the Easy tier to warm up and build confidence before moving to Medium and Hard.
- For Hard-tier words, break the word into syllables and tackle each one individually. Silent letters and double consonants are the most common traps.
- If you are unsure about a vowel, try the most common spelling first. English words favor A, E, and I in unstressed syllables.
- Listen carefully to the pronunciation. Emphasis patterns often indicate where double letters or unusual spellings occur.
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