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How to Play

The Goal

Find all the hidden words in the grid by connecting adjacent letters. Each puzzle has a theme, and all words relate to that theme.

How to Select Letters

  • Click or tap on a letter to start selecting
  • Drag to adjacent letters (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally)
  • Release to submit your word
  • If correct, the word will be highlighted in the grid

The Spangram

Every puzzle contains one special word called the spangram. This word:

  • Describes the puzzle's theme
  • Spans from one edge of the grid to the opposite edge
  • Is highlighted in gold when found

Theme Words

In addition to the spangram, there are several theme words that relate to the puzzle's theme. These are highlighted in blue when found.

Winning

You win when you've found all the words in the puzzle. Every letter in the grid is used exactly once across all words.

Creating Puzzles

Want to create your own puzzle? Click "Create a Puzzle" on the home page and follow the step-by-step wizard. You'll be able to:

  • Set a title, author, and theme clue
  • Define your spangram and theme words
  • Arrange them on the grid (or use auto-arrange)
  • Preview and test your puzzle
  • Share it with a unique link