Solve as described: find the unique 7-letter word that begins with the central letter and uses each letter exactly once:
| Spelling bee | Answer | Missing letter |
|---|---|---|
| L OE_CDT | LOCATED | A |
| K _IGMON | KINGDOM | D |
| * EACDIL | MEDICAL | M |
| H YIO_ST | HISTORY | R |
| _ OCIYET | SOCIETY | S |
| C REYNU_ | CENTURY | T |
| V O_SIAR | VARIOUS | U |
The missing letters form one more spelling bee puzzle (with the central letter given by the asterisked missing letter), M ADRSTU; unscrambling this gives MUSTARD, and completing the given phrase "??? THE MUSTARD" gives the final answer, CUT THE MUSTARD.