Read a clue
Find a word you recognize. Its length and position give you a place to start.
THE CROSSWORD, IN PIECES
Word Tiles
Solve the clues. Place the tiles. Find where every word fits.
LEVEL 01
First Crossings
Normal · 3 wordsDIFFICULTY
1 down · 3 lettersSomething worn on the head for shade or warmth.
Your tiles
Select a tile, then place its marked letter.
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271 original levelsNo timer. No pressure.Play on any screen
A DIFFERENT KIND OF CROSSWORDWords to solve.
Words to solve.
Pieces to place.
You have the letters. Now find their place. Word Tiles combines crossword clues with a tile-fitting puzzle: every piece belongs somewhere, and each crossing provides letters for another answer.
Start with three short words, then work up to larger boards and rotating pieces. Play a level in a break or settle in for a longer challenge.
Learn how to play ↗EXAMPLE PUZZLEAll the pieces. All the words. One finished board.
THREE SIMPLE STEPS
Read the rules ↗Make the words fit.
Place your tiles
Choose a piece and tap the board. In Hard and Ultra, rotate pieces to make them fit.
Complete the crossword
Use the crossing letters, fill every square and unlock your next level.
YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE
Explore all 271 levels ↗One level at a time.
A FEW ANSWERSFrequently asked
Frequently asked
questions.
Everything you need to get started.
What is Word Tiles?
Word Tiles is a crossword puzzle made of letter pieces. Solve the clues and fit all the pieces onto the board so that every word reads correctly.
Is Word Tiles free?
Yes. All 271 levels are free to play in your browser. There is no account, subscription or app download required.
How do I move a tile?
Select a tile, then tap the board square where its marked letter should go. On a computer, you can also drag a tile onto that square. Select a placed tile to move it or return it to the tray.
Can I rotate the pieces?
Normal uses fixed orientations. Hard and Ultra allow you to rotate pieces clockwise. Tiles cannot be flipped.
Will my progress be saved?
Completed levels and current board placements are saved in this browser on this device. Clearing site data, using another device or private browsing may remove or separate that progress.
Are these daily puzzles?
No. These are numbered levels that you can play at your own pace. The first 10 levels of each difficulty are open. Complete level 10 to unlock 11, then continue in order. Each difficulty saves its own progress.
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