Strategies

Use these proven tactics to find more words, score faster, and avoid getting stuck.

1) Lock in the Center Letter First

Every valid word must include the center letter, so anchor on it. Try forming words with the center letter at the:

• Start (e.g., re-, un-)
• Middle
• End (e.g., -er, -ed, -ly)

If a word doesn’t feel natural with the center letter, skip it and move on.

2) Hunt for Common Prefixes & Suffixes

Scan the letters and look for patterns that generate lots of words:

• Prefixes: re-, un-, in-, pre-, anti-
• Suffixes: -er, -ed, -ing, -ly, -ness, -able

3) Rotate the Letters Constantly

Shuffle the hexagon (physically or mentally). Seeing the letters in a new order often triggers words you missed before.

4) Go Long Early

Longer words are worth more points. Try:

• Compound words
• Adding suffixes to shorter words (e.g., play → player → playing)
• Extending words as far as they reasonably go

5) Actively Search for the Pangram

A pangram (a word using all 7 letters) scores the most points. Try this:

• Identify the letter that feels hardest to include
• Start with that letter and build around it
• Consider uncommon letter combos and repeated letters

6) Mine Word Families

Once you find one word, look for variations:

• Noun → verb → adjective
• Singular → plural (when allowed)
• Base word → extended forms

Example: bake → baker → baking → rebaking

7) Don’t Ignore “Boring” Words

Short, simple words still count. If you’re stuck:

• Return to 4-letter words
• Think everyday language, not just fancy vocabulary
• Try repeated letters (many people forget these)

8) Take a Break

If you’re stuck, step away for 10–30 minutes and come back. Fresh eyes often spot words instantly.

9) Use Hints Strategically

If you use hints, treat them as pattern-revealers:

• Save hints for when you’re truly stuck
• Use a hint to uncover a pattern that leads to multiple words
• Let one hint unlock a whole cluster