Spellie
Young spellers get their own daily word game here. Spellie has three puzzles each day, and even the hard one sticks to words a Grade 5 child should know.
- Puzzles a day
- 3, Easy, Medium and Hard
- Easy words
- Grade 2 vocabulary
- Hard words
- Grade 5 vocabulary
- Tries
- 6 per word
- Extras
- Hidden emojis to collect
- Category
- Word games, letter guessing
How to play Spellie
- Pick a level
Choose Easy, Medium or Hard at the top. Each one has its own word for the day.
- Guess a word
Type a real word and press enter.
- Spot the two colors
A letter in the right spot and a letter that is in the word but in the wrong spot are shown in different colors. Plain letters are not in the word.
- Move up a level
Find the word within six tries, then try the next level.
Settings that help children
| Setting | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| A to Z keyboard | Easier to find letters for early readers |
| Lowercase letters | Matches how kids first learn to read |
| Spell checker | Only accepts real words, so guesses teach spelling |
| Hints | Gives a nudge when a child is stuck |
Playing it together
Spellie works well as a short daily habit. Sit with your child for the easy word, say each guess out loud, and talk about why a letter turned a color. Once they get the idea, let them do Medium alone and help only if they ask. Three small wins a day build a lot of confidence with spelling.
Spellie tips
- Start on Easy so a child learns how the colors work before the harder words.
- Turn on the spell checker in Settings if you only want real words accepted.
- Switch the keyboard to A to Z order for children who do not know QWERTY yet.
- Let older kids try Hard first, then drop to Medium if it feels too tough.
Spellie questions
What age is Spellie for?
It is built for young spellers. The easy word stays within Grade 2 vocabulary and the hard one within Grade 5.
What are the hidden emojis?
Some guesses unlock an emoji for a collection, which gives kids a small reward for trying new words.
Can I change how letters look?
Yes. Settings let you show lowercase or uppercase letters, pick a high contrast theme, and turn hints on or off.
Are there Spellie answers today?
Megadle skips the answers on purpose. Spellie is meant to build spelling, so let kids work through the colors.
Is Spellie a good word game for kids?
Yes. It keeps words within school grade lists and adds hidden emojis as small rewards.
Facts checked on 2026-11-09. Spellie belongs to Christopher Porter and David Hirtle. Megadle is not linked to it.