» Merriam Webster's Spell-Jam Description

Whether you're trying to improve your word prowess or preparing to be the next Spelling Bee Champion, Merriam Webster's Spell-Jam has three unique game modes, with something for everyone! Practice mode allows you to learn by repetition, until you get all the words correct. In Competition mode, play against family and friends to see who will take home the Spelling Bee trophy. Game Show mode lets you see if you have what it takes to get to the top! Spelling has never been this much fun!

» Merriam Webster's Spell-Jam Summary

» Merriam Webster's Spell-Jam Screenshots

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» Merriam Webster's Spell-Jam System Requirements

• Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
• Processor: 800 MHz or faster
• Memory: 128 MB or more
• DirectX 8.1 or later

» Merriam Webster's Spell-Jam Extra Info

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The earliest evidence of the phrase spelling bee in print dates back to 1825, although the contests had apparently been held before that year.[citation needed] The etymology of the word "bee" in this sense is unclear. Historically, it has described a social congregation where a specific action is being carried out, like a husking bee, a quilting bee, or an apple bee. A key impetus for the contests was Noah Webster's spelling books. First published in 1786 and known colloquially as "The Blue-backed Speller," Webster's spelling books were an essential part of the curriculum of all elementary school children in the United States for five generations

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