Squares

Squares: Master the Daily Word Strand Puzzle!

Maximize your word count to achieve victory! Squares is a daily word strand puzzle and strategy game where players strategically complete squares on a grid to form words.

How to Play:

Connect letters in any direction – up, down, left, right, or diagonally – to create words. Your objective is to uncover all hidden words within the letter grid, accumulating the highest possible score.

Game Rules:

• Scoring: Earn one point for each letter in a word (e.g., a five-letter word earns five points).
• 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, vulgar terms, and uncommon words are not included in the main word list.

Bonus Words:

Discover bonus words – obscure, archaic, or slang terms. These words don't contribute to your score but appear in a separate bonus word list. Continue your search for bonus words even after finding all the main words (post-game). Each puzzle also features a "Word of the Day," a special, often lengthy bonus word, awarding two extra hints upon successful identification.

Daily Challenge:

A new Squares puzzle is released daily at midnight.

Grid Rotation:

Need a fresh perspective? Rotate the grid left or right using the buttons in the bottom right corner. A different viewpoint might unlock hidden 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. The absence of a number signifies no words start with that letter. An orange letter indicates it's no longer used in the main words but may still appear in bonus words.

Hints System:

Each puzzle offers 3 to 5 hints (lightbulb icon). 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 one extra hint!

Enjoy the challenge and happy word hunting!