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Puzzle & word games

Games for a thinking break: pure logic, words, numbers and memory. Every one plays instantly in your browser on a phone or computer, with no sign-up.

Puzzle and word games compared

Puzzle and word games compared
GameTypeModesControls
SudokuNumber-placement logic puzzleEasy, Medium, Hard and Expert, graded by the hardest solving technique needed; every puzzle has exactly one solutionTap a cell and a number, or type 1-9; notes mode, auto notes, mistake highlighting, hints, undo
MinesweeperLogic puzzle gameBeginner 9×9 with 10 mines, Intermediate 16×16 with 40, Expert 30×16 with 99Tap or click to open; long-press, right-click or Flag mode to flag; double-tap, double-click or two-finger tap to chord; keyboard
Word GuessWord guessing puzzleDaily word (the same for everyone, new at local midnight) and unlimited play; 4, 5 or 6 lettersOn-screen keyboard or your own keyboard; Enter to guess, Backspace to delete
Number MergeSliding number puzzleBoard sizes 3×3, 4×4 and 5×5; one-step undo; best score saved per sizeSwipe on the board, arrow keys or WASD; Z to undo
Memory MatchCard matching memory gameBoards of 4×3 (6 pairs), 4×4 (8 pairs) and 6×5 (15 pairs); move counter, timer and best result per boardTap or click a card; arrow keys and Enter or Space
NonogramPicture logic puzzle (also called griddlers or hanjie)5×5, 10×10 and 15×15; every puzzle is generated from its number and checked to have one solution reachable without guessingTap or drag to fill, Mark mode or right-click to cross; arrow keys, Space and X; Check highlights mistakes
Word SearchWord search puzzle10×10, 12×12 and 15×15 grids; ten themes such as Animals, Ocean and Space; hint button and timerDrag from the first letter to the last; arrow keys and Enter on the first and last letters
Mini CrosswordSmall crossword puzzleDaily 5×5 and 7×7 puzzles (the same for everyone, new at local midnight) and unlimited generated grids; check and reveal letterTap a square and type with the on-screen or your own keyboard; Tab for the next clue
Word BuilderLetter wheel word gameA daily wheel (the same for everyone) and unlimited wheels; ranks from Beginner to GeniusTap or drag across letters, or type; Enter to submit, Shuffle, Give up
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