Every valid word earns points based on its length, and later rounds are worth more than earlier ones. Longer, rarer words are where the big scores come from.

Each round counts up to ten words. Once you hit the cap the round is complete and you move on to the next set of letters.

Genius is the top rank on the daily ladder that runs from Beginner upward. Perfect is the rare day where you fill every round completely.

No. Pro has no clock at all — come back through the day, add words as they occur to you, and your progress is kept.

Yes. Share your daily result and the link lets friends play the same puzzle and see how their score stacks up against yours.