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Why a Word Game Is Not the Same Game in Every Language
We counted the nine word lists that ship in our games. German, Swedish and Danish hide their words in long compounds; Spanish and French bury theirs in verb endings.
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Notes on games, design and calm play
Essays from the studio on relaxing puzzles, iOS craft, and the ideas behind our games.
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Word Games With No Timer: Puzzles You Can Put Down
The five things that put pressure on you in a word game — a clock, a score, a mistake cap, lives and a streak — and how to spot them before you install.
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Inkwell or Wordfly: Which One Is for You?
We make two free word games for iPhone. One is four games with a clock and a scoreboard, the other one calm puzzle a day. An honest guide to which suits you.
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Short Words That Score: The Three-Letter List
The three-letter words worth memorising for word games: which ones carry rare letters, which need no vowels, and why a short word can beat a long one.
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Word Search Tips: 4 Ways to Find Hidden Words Faster
Solve word searches faster with four practical tips: spot rare letters, check neighbours and scan systematically. Plus puzzle rules and names in other languages.
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Daily Word Games Beyond Wordle: A Map
A neutral map of the daily word puzzles you can play in English in September 2026: how each one works, where to play it and what kind of player it suits.
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