Squares

Master the art of word discovery in Squares! This daily word puzzle challenges you to form words on a grid to complete squares and maximize your score.

How to Play:

Connect letters in any direction (up, down, left, right, or diagonally) to create words. The objective is to uncover all the words hidden within the grid and accumulate the highest possible score.

Game Rules:

• Scoring: Each letter in a word earns one point (a five-letter word scores five points).
• Minimum Word Length: Words must contain at least four letters.
• Letter Usage: Each tile can only be used once per word.
• Excluded Words: Hyphenated words, proper nouns, offensive language, and uncommon terms are not included in the main word list.

Bonus Features:

• Bonus Words: Discover obscure, archaic, or slang words! These don't add to your score but appear on a separate bonus list. Continue your search for bonus words even after finding all the main words.
• Word of the Day: Each puzzle includes a special, often longer bonus word. Finding it rewards you with two extra hints!

Gameplay Mechanics:

• Daily Puzzle: A new Squares puzzle is available each day at midnight.
• Grid Rotation: Rotate the grid left or right for a fresh perspective using the buttons in the bottom right corner. Changing your view can help you spot more words.
• Letter Hints: After finding 40% of the words, a hint is revealed: a number on each letter indicates how many words begin with that letter. A missing number means no words start with that letter. Letters turning orange are no longer used in main words but may still appear in bonus words.
• Hints System: Each puzzle offers 3 to 5 hints (lightbulb icons). Using a hint reveals the first letter of a random word and its search direction. The number of hints depends on the puzzle's difficulty. Sharing the game link with friends grants you one extra hint!

Enjoy the challenge and happy word hunting!