The goal
Score as many points as you can in 90 seconds by finding words on the grid. Longer words score much more than short ones (how Word Hunt is scored).
Finding words
Trace a word by moving from tile to tile. Each move goes to a neighbouring tile, including diagonals, and a tile can be used once per word. Words need at least three letters and must be in the game’s word list (which words count).
Drag across the tiles or type the word and press Enter. The Qu tile is one tile that spells two letters (how the Qu tile works). A word counts once, even if it can be traced in several ways.
Scoring
Words of 3 or 4 letters score 1 point, 5 letters 2, 6 letters 3, 7 letters 5 and 8 or more letters 11. Your score is the sum over your words (scoring in full).
The round
Press Start to reveal the board and begin the 90 second countdown (how long a round is). When time runs out the board locks and shows the longest words you missed.
The daily board and practice
Everyone plays the same board each day, drawn on our server, and your words are checked there for the leaderboard (is the daily board the same for everyone). You get one scored round per day.
Practice deals random, unscored boards with no limit (playing more than one board a day).
Putting the rules to work
The Word Hunt strategy guide turns these rules into tips for finding long words fast, or play Word Hunt free now.
Word Hunt rules questions
How is Word Hunt scored?
Words score by length: 3 or 4 letters are worth 1 point, 5 letters 2, 6 letters 3, 7 letters 5 and 8 or more letters 11. Each word counts once.
Read the full answer →Which words count in Word Hunt?
A word counts if it has 3 or more letters, can be traced through neighbouring tiles without reusing one, and is in the game’s word list. Each counts once.
Read the full answer →How does the Qu tile work in Word Hunt?
The Qu tile is a single tile that spells two letters, Q and U together. QUIZ uses three tiles: Qu, I and Z. You cannot use the Q or the U on its own.
Read the full answer →How long is a Word Hunt round?
A round lasts 90 seconds from the moment you press Start. The board stays hidden until then, and words found when time runs out are sent for scoring.
Read the full answer →Is the Word Hunt daily board the same for everyone?
Yes. Everyone gets the same 4×4 board each day, built on our server, and a new one arrives at midnight UTC. Your words are checked there too.
Read the full answer →Can I play more than one Word Hunt board a day?
You get one scored daily round per browser. Practice boards are random, unscored and unlimited, so you can keep playing after the daily round.
Read the full answer →Play Word Hunt free →Your game is saved in this browser. No sign-up.