2026-2027 School Spelling Bee Study List

Vocabulary flashcards covering the study resources, official platforms, spelling notations, and key variant conventions from the 2026-2027 School Spelling Bee Study List.

2026-2027 School Spelling Bee Study List

The official document containing categorized word lists (such as Two Bee and Three Bee) and spelling guidelines for school spelling bee preparation.

Word Club

A downloadable app offering spelling games and audio pronunciations, available at spellingbee.com/word-club.

Spelling Bee Resource Center

An online resource at spellingbee.com/resource-center where users can create a free account for spelling bee prep and parent resources.

Merriam-Webster

The Official Dictionary of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, located online at merriam-webster.com.

CollegeBoard

The organization featured alongside the Spelling Bee Resource Center in the study list header.

Single Asterisk (*)

The notation used throughout the study list to designate a British spelling variant.

Double Asterisk (**)

The notation used throughout the study list to designate a preferred spelling variant.

Two Bee

A study list level in the 2026-2027 School Spelling Bee Study List that begins with words such as buttons, cuddle, puffy, and tiptoed.

Three Bee

A study list level in the 2026-2027 School Spelling Bee Study List that begins with words such as newt, thrummed, censers, and lapels.

fertiliser*

The British spelling alternative provided on the study list for the entry 'fertilizer'.

materialise*

The British spelling alternative provided on the study list for the entry 'materialize'.

odourant*

The British spelling alternative provided on the study list for the entry 'odorant'.

glycerin**

The preferred spelling designated with double asterisks for the entry 'glycerin OR glycerine'.

brazier**

The preferred spelling designated with double asterisks for the entry 'brazier OR brasier'.

kerosene**

The preferred spelling designated with double asterisks for the entry 'kerosene OR kerosine'.

spellingbee.com/resource-center

The web address where users can register for a free account to access spelling bee preparation and parent resources.

spellingbee.com/word-club

The web address provided to download the Word Club application for audio pronunciations and spelling games.

merriam-webster.com

The official website of the Merriam-Webster dictionary, designated as the Official Dictionary of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.