A selection of words.
This is a sample list of words that has been compiled by the editors of the Collins English Dictionary – the official dictionary of The Times Spelling Bee – to illustrate the range of difficulty of the words that will be used in the local championship heats. Unlike last year, this year’s Spelling Bee will include homophones and alternative spellings. Download the document on the right for more information.
Download the list
Download a PDF document containing all the words on this page, as well as some information on homophones and alternative spellings, which are included in this year's championship.