Spelling Bee Word Lists by Grade

Find the right spelling bee words for your level. Free lists from 1st grade through adult, organized by grade so you can focus on what matters most.

1st Grade Spelling Bee Words

Beginning Reader Levelsimple, familiar words for the youngest spellers.

cut
net
hot
lad
mom
try
gas
bed
jaw
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2nd Grade Spelling Bee Words

Early Speller Levelfor second graders building confidence with simple, everyday words.

lash
sent
pill
cube
germ
rock
cone
fine
doll
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3rd Grade Spelling Bee Words

Classroom Bee Levelcommon words for elementary students in their first competitions.

strip
cedar
tools
tasty
tight
grill
meter
block
folks
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4th Grade Spelling Bee Words

School Bee Levelmulti-syllable words and early prefixes for elementary spellers.

symbol
cancel
washed
happen
forest
huddle
chorus
indent
terror
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5th Grade Spelling Bee Words

District Bee Levelmore challenging words for upper-elementary students moving up in competition.

rooster
hatchet
swimmer
flannel
satisfy
chamber
college
harness
evident
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6th Grade Spelling Bee Words

Regional Bee Levellonger multi-syllable words for competitive middle schoolers.

bothered
landlord
generate
reckless
downpour
research
skeleton
holidays
relative
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7th Grade Spelling Bee Words

State Bee Levelchallenging words for middle schoolers stepping into serious competition.

scripture
minimum
traduce
pulverize
happiness
certainly
companion
universal
firehouse
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8th Grade Spelling Bee Words

National Bee Levelchampionship-style words for advanced middle schoolers.

dialogue
conscience
collate
insurgence
vaccine
cannoneer
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9th Grade Spelling Bee Words

Advanced Levelchallenging vocabulary for students entering high school.

degenerate
utilitarian
altruism
planetarium
mantelpiece
wheelwright
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10th Grade Spelling Bee Words

Expert Levellong, complex words for high school students.

embezzlement
organization
reminiscent
embarrassment
indiscretion
interruption
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11th Grade Spelling Bee Words

Master Levelsophisticated vocabulary for high school students.

undesirable
dissonance
evanescent
photocopier
delineation
counterweight
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12th Grade Spelling Bee Words

Elite Leveldemanding vocabulary for college-bound students.

congressional
compassion
circuitous
hypothalamus
equivalence
approximate
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Adult Spelling Bee Words

Adult Levelthe most challenging words in the collection.

boisterously
hallucinogen
narcissistic
indispensable
correlation
registration
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I practice spelling bee words?

Start by picking the grade level that matches your ability, then work through the word lists a little at a time. Reading the words, writing them out, and saying them aloud all help. Spelling sticks through repetition across different senses. On SpellQuiz, you can study any grade's word lists for free, and when you're ready to test yourself, the Spelling Test feature checks your spelling with instant feedback. For something more competitive, Spelling Bee Online puts you in live matches against other spellers in real time. A good rhythm: study a list, take a test to see what stuck, then review what you missed. A little each day beats occasional long sessions.

Are these the official Scripps spelling bee words?

No, SpellQuiz isn't affiliated with Scripps, and these aren't the official Scripps National Spelling Bee lists. Our words are organized by grade level to help spellers of all ages practice and build vocabulary, whether or not they're preparing for a competition.