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Wordaround for iPhone & iPad
Build words around two locked letters.
Every Wordaround puzzle begins with two letter tiles locked in place. Fill the open tiles, submit every word you can find, and watch a simple constraint turn into a deep vocabulary challenge.
Practice modeSix letters
The locked tiles stay put. Swap the other letters to find FALLOW, HALLOW, WALLOW…
Three ways to play.
Start with the shared daily challenge, sharpen your pattern-finding in Practice, or follow the same locked letters as they move to new tiles through Progressive Mode.
Unlimited puzzles
Choose a word length and keep playing at your own pace. Practice is ready whenever one daily puzzle is not enough.
The thoughtful hard mode
Progressive Mode is much harder: the locked letters stay the same but move to new tiles after each round. With no timer, it rewards patient, deliberate thinking—more like settling into Spelling Bee than racing the clock.
Made to feel good.
Wordaround pairs responsive letter placement with haptics, subtle sound, smooth animation, and three visual and musical Vibes. Turn any of it off when silence is the better mood.
No ads
No interruptions, energy systems, or attention traps—just the puzzle.
Game Center
Compare Daily scores, build streaks, and challenge friends when you want to.
Chill, Focus, or Energy
Choose the color, music, haptics, and sound combination that fits the moment.
The same puzzle, tailored to the platform.
The two-locked-letter mechanic, Daily puzzle, Practice Mode, and ad-free experience are shared. Each edition also makes the most of where it runs.
| Feature | iPhone & iPad | Web |
|---|---|---|
| Daily puzzle | Yes | Yes |
| Practice puzzles | Yes | Yes |
| Progressive Mode | Yes | — |
| Leaderboards | Game Center | Account-free web board |
| Device feel | Native haptics and notifications | Keyboard and touch |