Zaggle
Trace the day's 4x4 grid to find five clued words.
Every day: A numbered daily puzzle (for example Zaggle #82 on October 3, 2026), the same 4x4 letter grid for everyone. Each puzzle has five hidden words, each with its own clue and length, and you trace a path through neighbouring letters to spell each one. There are competitive and casual modes, a global rank and a dated archive. New puzzle: Once a day.
Zaggle is a daily 4x4 letter grid. Each day there are five hidden words to find, each given with a clue and a length. You trace a path through touching letters to spell each word. You can play a timed competitive mode with a global rank or a relaxed casual mode.
About Zaggle
Zaggle is a free daily word game played on a 4x4 grid of letters. Every day there is one puzzle, the same for all players, built around five hidden words.
Each word comes with a short clue and its length, so this is closer to a crossword laid over a letter grid than a plain word search. To enter a word you trace a path from letter to touching letter, spelling it out across the grid. A hint is available if you get stuck.
You can switch between a competitive mode, which times you and places you on a global rank, and a casual mode for relaxed play. A dated archive lets you go back and play earlier days, and the game is made by Fox Point.
It suits players who like word searches and clue puzzles and want a compact daily grid that rewards both vocabulary and spotting paths through the letters.
How to play Zaggle
- Open the day's 4x4 grid and read the first clue and its length.
- Work out the word the clue points to.
- Trace a path through touching letters to spell that word.
- Release to submit, then move on to the next clue.
- Find all five hidden words to finish the puzzle.
Tips
- Use the given length to narrow down the answer before hunting for a path.
- Letters can connect in any direction, including diagonally, so scan all neighbours.
- Save the hint for the clue you find hardest, especially in competitive mode where time counts.
Questions
How many words are there each day?
Five hidden words, each with its own clue and length, on one shared 4x4 grid.
How do I enter a word?
Trace a path from one letter to a touching letter across the grid to spell the word.
What is the difference between competitive and casual mode?
Competitive mode times you and ranks you globally. Casual mode is for relaxed play with no scoring.
Can I play past puzzles?
Yes. A dated archive holds earlier days.
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