A daily puzzle to find the longest hidden word in the fewest guesses. Tap letters left to right across the grid, skipping any you like, to spell words.
Wordspine
A daily word puzzle game.
What is Wordspine?
Wordspine is a daily word puzzle site offering two distinct games: Sprint, a timed challenge, and Pro, a relaxed no-timer mode. Both revolve around the same core mechanic: constructing a word that fits a given letter pattern.
How to play Wordspine
Each puzzle presents a sequence of letters, such as A V E. You must think of a word that starts with the first letter, ends with the last letter, and includes the middle letters in order somewhere in between. For example, 'adventure' works for A V E because it starts with A, ends with E, and contains V in between.
Tips & strategy
- Use the first and last letters as anchors to narrow down possible word endings and beginnings.
- Look for the middle letters as a sequence you can spot inside longer words, not necessarily at the start.
- Think of common prefixes or suffixes that might naturally fit around the given letters.
- Try plural forms, verb tenses, or other inflections if a base word doesn't match the ending letter.
- Practice with the archive to get a feel for how the letter patterns are constructed.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wordspine free to play?
Yes, both Sprint and Pro are free, and you don't need an account to play.
Do I need to create an account?
No account is required, but joining lets you track your progress and earn badges.
How often do new puzzles appear?
New puzzles are posted daily at midnight in your local timezone.
Can I play previous puzzles?
Yes, there is an archive of past puzzles available on the site.
Is there a mobile app?
Wordspine appears to be web-based only, with no dedicated app mentioned.
Where to play
Play Wordspinewordspine.com · free, new puzzle daily
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