Thread Hunt
Find the hidden theme words in a grid of letters by tracing a path. One long word, the spangram, stretches from one side to the other. New grid daily.
How to play
- A clue tells you the theme. Find the five theme words and the spangram hidden in the six by eight letter grid.
- Tap letters one after another to trace a word. Each letter must touch the last, including diagonally, and no letter can be used twice in a word.
- Press Check or Enter to test your word. Theme words stay highlighted in the grid once found.
- The spangram is a longer word that touches both the left and right edges. Every letter in the grid belongs to some word.
Tips and strategy
- Start with the clue and guess likely words, then look for their first letters.
- The spangram crosses the whole board, so look for a long path from one side edge to the other.
- If you are stuck, use Hint to highlight the first letter of an unfound word. Hints are shown on your result.
- Tap an earlier letter in your chain to cut the path back to that point without starting over.
FAQ
- Can paths go diagonally?
- Yes. Any of the eight neighbouring letters can be next in a word.
- Do all the leftover letters spell something?
- The remaining letters are filler that complete the grid. The six words are the only answers.
- How are hints counted?
- Each hint is recorded on your result and your share text, but finishing the grid still keeps your streak going.