Complete 3 daily word grids to find as many words as possible and see how you stack up against friends and the rest of the world.
Ninefold
Nine letters in a 3x3 grid: build words that use the center letter and find the one hidden nine-letter word. Free, new grid daily, no app, no account, no ads.
What is Ninefold?
Ninefold is a daily word puzzle built around a 3x3 grid of nine letters. The core objective is to find the hidden nine-letter word that uses all the letters, while also forming shorter valid words along the way.
Editor takes
A nine-letter pangram hiding in plain sight is the kind of quiet thrill that makes me reach for a pen that isn't erasable.
The center-letter rule keeps this honest, but the real puzzle is whether the daily grid can avoid the same tired suffixes.
Every word you find is a checkmark, but that hidden nine-letter word is the true achievement that keeps the streak alive.
One grid, every timezone, midnight resets — it's a daily ritual that turns a pocket of your morning into a shared global landmark.
How to play Ninefold
Players form words of four or more letters. Every submitted word must include the center letter, and each tile can only be used once per word. The center letter is therefore essential to every guess. The game offers Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulty settings.
Frequently asked questions
When does a new puzzle come out?
A new grid is released every midnight. All players receive the same nine letters, allowing for direct comparison with friends.
How do streaks work?
The game tracks streaks, which are maintained by finding the daily nine-letter word.
Is there an app or subscription?
No. It is free to play in a web browser, requiring no app, account, or subscription. The interface is designed for quick, one-handed play, typically taking around five minutes.
Can I play past puzzles?
Yes, past grids appear to be accessible for replay.
Where to play
Play Ninefoldplayninefold.com · free, new puzzle daily
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