Does Word Challenge save my progress?

The game may store progress in your browser, so returning on the same device and browser usually picks up where you left off. There is no account, so progress does not carry across devices.

Is there a time limit?

Puzzle games on this site vary. Many let you think as long as you like, while some add a timer for extra score. Nothing stops you from replaying a stage.

Can I play on my phone?

Yes. Most puzzles here are built with touch in mind, and tapping a piece works the same as clicking it. Rotate to landscape if the board looks cramped.

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Word Challenge

Games using anagrams are very popular and the appearance of the new Word Challenge toy will not.

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Runs in your browser · no download

Category: Puzzles
Score: 4.3
Device: Mobile + Desktop
Access: Free Play
Controls: Touch + Keyboard
Type: HTML5 Game

The guide

Overview

Games using anagrams are very popular and the appearance of the new Word Challenge toy will not steal at all, but will add popularity. This game is for those who know a little English or want to learn new words. At the bottom of the round field will appear letters that you will combine into words. If any, they will be transferred and placed in free cells on the top of the screen. Move through the levels and earn points. The tasks will become more difficult and you can use the hints, they are in the lower left corner in the form of a lit light bulb.

What it's like to play

A typical puzzle session starts slow. You look at the board, work out what the rules actually are, and make a tentative first move. Then the pattern clicks and the next few stages go quickly, until one stops you cold. That rhythm, easy then stuck then easy again, is the whole appeal. Most sessions last ten to twenty minutes before you reach a natural stopping point.

How to play

1Study the board before touching anything and find the pieces or tiles that have only one possible place.
2Click or tap a piece to select it, then click where it should go; most puzzles let you undo a wrong move.
3Clear the easy parts first so the remaining options narrow down on their own.
4When you are stuck, step back and look for a rule you have not used yet rather than guessing.

Features

Free to play, nothing to install, no account needed
Loads in the browser tab and opens full screen when you press Play
Plays best with the phone turned sideways or on a wider screen
Touch controls on phones and tablets, mouse and keyboard on a computer
Listed under Puzzles

Why it's worth a go

Word Challenge rewards patience more than reflexes. Nothing punishes you for taking a minute to think, and the moment a hard stage finally gives way is worth the wait. It runs free in your browser with no download, so it is easy to pick up for a short break and leave again.

Who it's for

People who like to think rather than react, anyone killing time on a commute, and players who want something quiet to do with one hand on a phone. Younger children may need help with the trickier stages.

FAQs

Does Word Challenge save my progress?: The game may store progress in your browser, so returning on the same device and browser usually picks up where you left off. There is no account, so progress does not carry across devices.
Is there a time limit?: Puzzle games on this site vary. Many let you think as long as you like, while some add a timer for extra score. Nothing stops you from replaying a stage.
Can I play on my phone?: Yes. Most puzzles here are built with touch in mind, and tapping a piece works the same as clicking it. Rotate to landscape if the board looks cramped.