Squares: The Daily Word Strand Puzzle Challenge!
Squares is a daily word puzzle game where players strategically connect letters on a grid to form words and score points. The goal? Find all the words and maximize your score!
How to Play:
Connect letters in any direction (up, down, left, right, or diagonally) to create words. Words must be at least four letters long, and each tile can only be used once per word. Hyphenated words, proper nouns, offensive language, and obscure terms are not included in the main word list.
Scoring & Bonus Words:
Each letter in a word earns you one point (a five-letter word scores five points). Beyond the main words, discover bonus words – these are often archaic, slang, or uncommon terms. These don't add to your score but appear on a separate list. You can hunt for these even after finding all the main words! Each puzzle also includes a "Word of the Day," a special, often longer bonus word, which rewards you with two extra hints upon solving.
Game Features:
- Daily Puzzle: A new Squares puzzle is available each day at midnight.
- Grid Rotation: Rotate the grid left or right to gain a fresh perspective and potentially uncover hidden words.
- Hints: After finding 40% of the words, a helpful hint system activates, displaying a number on each letter indicating how many words begin with that letter (0 indicates no words start with that letter). Letters turning orange are no longer used in main words but might still be part of bonus words. Each puzzle offers 3-5 hints (lightbulb icon), revealing a random word's first letter and search direction. Sharing the game link earns you an extra hint!
Prepare for a word-finding adventure! Enjoy the challenge and happy hunting!
