Under a spell is a phrase used to describe a person or thing that has been put under the influence of supernatural powers, usually by a witch or sorcerer. BEWITCHED, with nine letters, is a term used to describe someone who has been put under a magical spell. ENCHANTED, also with nine letters, is another word for BEWITCHED and is used to describe someone who has been put under a magical spell. HEXED, with five letters, is a term used to describe someone who has been cursed by a witch or sorcerer.