A little help

Why was my word rejected?

Check that it has at least three letters, includes the required letter, uses only available tiles once each, and has not already been found. If those rules are satisfied, it may be missing from the bundled dictionary. Uncommon entries and omissions can occur. See how the dictionary works.

Where did my progress go?

Check that you have opened the same game mode and puzzle. If saving is unavailable, keep the current tab open. Deleted progress may not be recoverable.

Why did my level’s letters change?

Each time you reload or reopen a Play level, it selects different letters. Your earlier discoveries, points, and unlocked levels stay saved. If a board comes around again in that level, its found words and remaining reveals are restored. The Shuffle button rearranges the current letters without changing the board.

Why does the daily puzzle repeat?

The daily board rotates through a pool of more than 2,000 boards; boards can repeat. It changes at midnight UTC, which may be a different local time where you live.

Keyboard and pointer options

Play by typing in the word field or tapping letters. In every mode, tap Enter or press the Enter key to submit your word. Scroll normally over the wheel. Buttons have accessible labels and visible keyboard focus. Word-check feedback is announced through a live status region.

Sound, movement, and time

Sound starts on and plays after your first interaction. Use the speaker button to mute or unmute it. Your sound choice is saved. The sun or moon button switches between light and dark mode; your theme choice is remembered. Animations and celebrations are always enabled. Play, Daily and topic play have no time limit. Daily has no speed scoring for new games. Optional timed sessions default to two minutes, with three- and five-minute options, with rising beeps in the final ten seconds, and cannot be paused; choose the other modes for untimed play. You can use browser zoom and choose Relaxed difficulty for the next new Play level.

These are the accessibility features currently implemented; they are not a claim of formal accessibility certification.