Gloam
No need to go to the gym for this back formation
Today’s New York Times Spelling Bee letters:
A, G, L, M, R, U, and center O (all words must include O).
Merriam-Webster says…
Silly little dictionary! Don’t you know gloam can’t possibly be a word if the New York Times says it ain’t?
For further fascinating facts, check out the Spelling Bee Master.
What’s your favorite dord* from today’s puzzle?
My Two Cents
When I play the Spelling Bee puzzle, which is almost daily, there are certain words that I will try out even if I know they have been previously rejected.
One could attribute that to my illogical stubbornness. And one would be correct in doing so. But there is also a logical reason. Sometimes words that were not valid are incorporated into the puzzle after enough people kvetch. The game’s creators have provided an email…
