Spelling competition Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Spelling competition” from the USA Today crossword of October 9, 2026? It has 3 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
USA TODAY, OCTOBER 9, 2026
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BEE is the answer to “Spelling competition”. It means a winged insect.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A winged insect.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: EEB.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Hive occupant”.
Seen before
This clue also appeared in the USA Today on February 10, 2026, April 26, 2025, March 26, 2025, December 18, 2024.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Spelling competition”?
BEE, 3 letters: a winged insect.
When was “Spelling competition” last seen in a crossword?
In the USA Today crossword of October 9, 2026, and 4 more times before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
3 letters, starting with B.