18 Words is a free daily word game. Each day you get 18 scrambled words and try to find a real word using every letter before time runs out.

Where can I play the official 18 Words game?

The official 18 Words home is 18words.com. Tap Play now to open today’s puzzle on PZL Games.

Is 18 Words free to play?

Yes. It’s free in your browser on phone, tablet, or computer. No download or account needed.

How does the daily 18 Words challenge work?

There’s a new puzzle every day. Solve as many of the 18 words as you can before the timer hits zero, then share your score.

Is 18 Words the same as Wordle?

No. Wordle is a five-letter guessing game. 18 Words is a timed scramble with 18 words to solve each day.

18 Words

Q: Why is the game on PZL Games?

The daily 18 Words puzzle is now hosted on PZL Games. 18words.com is still the official home. Tap Play now and your stats come with you.

Find a word using all the letters before time runs out!

Now hosted on PZL Games

About 18 Words

18 Words is a free daily word game. The official home is 18words.com. Tap Play now to open today’s puzzle on PZL Games. Every day you get 18 scrambled words. Make a real word with all the letters before the timer runs out, and see how many you can get.

How to play

Tap or type the letters to spell a word that uses all of them.
Beat the timer to move on to the next word.
Try to clear as many of the 18 as you can.
Share your score, then come back tomorrow for a new puzzle.

Want the full rules? How to play 18 Words

A quick daily puzzle

Most games only take a few minutes. One puzzle a day, no download, and it works on your phone or computer. More about the game on the about page.

FAQ

What is 18 Words?

A free daily word game. You get 18 scrambled words and try to solve them before time runs out.

Where is the real game?

The official home is 18words.com. Tap Play now to open today’s puzzle on PZL Games. Bookmark this site so you don’t end up on a copycat.

Why is the game on PZL Games?

The daily puzzle is now hosted on PZL Games. 18words.com is still the official home. Tap Play now and your stats come with you.

Is it free?

Yes. Play in your browser. No app download or account needed.

Is this the same as Wordle?

No. Wordle is a five-letter guessing game. This one is a timed scramble with 18 words each day.

Can I play older puzzles?

Yes. Once you’ve finished today, open the archive and try earlier days.

18 Words

About 18 Words

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A quick daily puzzle

FAQ

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18 Words

About 18 Words

How to play

A quick daily puzzle

FAQ

Take a breather

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Try my new puzzle Headlines!

Thanks for playing!

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