Game Guides
Hive (Spelling Bee)
Learn the rules, controls and scoring for Spelling Bee, from your first word to Genius and Spelling Master.
How to PlayWordle
Guess the 5-letter word in 6 tries. Use color clues and logical thinking to win.
How to PlayHangman
The classic word guessing game. Guess the password letter by letter before the stick figure hangs.
How to PlayWord Search Guide
Master Word Search with our complete guide. Learn the rules, difficulty levels, smart scanning strategies and tips to solve the 10x10 puzzle quickly.
How to PlayMini Crossword
Learn the rules and controls, check letters and find tips for the daily mini crossword.
How to PlayTips and strategies
BlogSpelling Bee Pangrams: '-tion' Is Rarer Than You Think
We analysed 2009 Spelling Bee pangrams. 94% match none of the suffixes we tested. See the counts and ways to search beyond word endings.
The Best Wordle Starting Words in English — A Data Analysis
Looking for a Wordle starter? We ranked words from 980 English answers by letter frequency at each position: SLATE, SHARE and CRANE lead.
Almost Half the Words in a Word Search Are Hidden Backwards
An analysis of 366 English word search puzzles shows that 49.9% of all hidden words are placed in a direction you have to read backwards.
General Tips
- Start with easier games to find your rhythm.
- Regular play is a great way to expand your vocabulary.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with words.
- Play at your own pace, without rush or pressure.