Solve word pairs in 3 steps

Pick a pack, set difficulty, and build short words.

  • Pick packChoose mixed or focused word sets.
  • Set challengeEasy, medium, or hard changes count.
  • Build wordsDrag across letters to solve.

Letter stage

Build linked answers directly from the letter wheel.

Drag across the four or five letters to build words. Matching answers fill the crossword automatically.

iNew puzzle ready. Press Start Puzzle when you are ready.

Set the puzzle

Select a pack and difficulty before solving.

Difficulty
Puzzle statusIn progress
Medium

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Solved
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Best attempts
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Letters
5
Pack
Mixed Pack

Word Pair leaderboard

Save your display name once, no-hint solves from any pack can appear on the matching difficulty leaderboard.

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Online records are available for no-hint Word Pair solves by difficulty.

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Why play word pair puzzles?

Choose dedicated puzzle packs, filter by category, set the difficulty, and try to improve your best result across repeat rounds.

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FAQs

Can I choose a category before starting?

Yes. You can pick a category from the current pack before generating the next puzzle.

Are there difficulty levels?

Yes. Easy, medium, and hard control how many grouped words each puzzle contains.

Do puzzle packs have their own pages?

Yes. The mixed pack, home pack, travel pack, and work pack each have their own route-level page.

How do leaderboard scores work?

Solve without using a hint and your wrong-attempt count can appear on the matching difficulty leaderboard.

Can I use a hint?

Yes. Hints can help when you are stuck, but hinted solves stay out of the public leaderboard.