Squaredle Daily – Hints & Answers For Today

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Today’s Puzzle at a Glance

Before you start hunting for words, here’s what today’s board looks like. Take a moment to scan the grid and check out the stats—knowing how many words you’re looking for and the length of the longest word can help you plan your attack.

Some grids hide most of their words in sneaky diagonal paths, while others bunch them around common letter clusters like -ING or -TION. The more puzzles you solve, the faster you’ll spot these patterns.

Hints for Today’s Squaredle

If you’re the type who likes a challenge but needs a nudge in the right direction, this section is for you. The hints below will guide you toward today’s trickier words—including that elusive Bonus Word of the Day—without spoiling the satisfaction of finding them yourself.

The Bonus Word is usually 9 letters and doesn’t count toward your required score, but finding it feels great. It’s often an obscure or archaic word that makes you wonder, “Wait, that’s a real word?”

If you’re stuck on specific words after checking these hints, you can always plug today’s grid into our Squaredle Solver to see exactly how the letters connect. Sometimes you just need to visualize the path.

Today’s Squaredle Answers (Full List)

Ready for the complete reveal? Here’s every word that counts toward today’s Squaredle puzzle, verified against the official NWL2023 dictionary (the same word list used in competitive Scrabble tournaments).

Tap or click each word to reveal it one at a time, or expand the whole list if you just want to see what you missed. No judgment—some of these words are genuinely tricky, and even seasoned players miss a few every day.

Wondering how a specific word fits on the grid? Copy today’s letters into our interactive Squaredle Solver and it’ll show you the exact path each word takes, including all those weird diagonal snakes you didn’t think were possible.

What Makes Squaredle Different from Other Word Games?

If you’re new here—or just wondering why this puzzle has you coming back every morning—here’s what sets Squaredle apart.

Squaredle is a daily word puzzle where you trace paths through a grid of letters. You can move in any direction (up, down, sideways, or diagonally) to spell words, and the goal is to find all the required words before the puzzle resets at 3:00 a.m. Pacific Time (that’s 6:00 a.m. Eastern for early risers).

Unlike traditional word searches where words sit in straight lines, Squaredle forces you to think spatially. Words curve around corners, zigzag through the grid, and sometimes hide in paths you’d never expect. It’s part vocabulary test, part pattern recognition challenge, and surprisingly addictive once you get into the rhythm.

Every day brings a fresh board with a new mix of letters. Some puzzles are gentle and full of common words; others are packed with obscure vocabulary that’ll send you scrambling for a dictionary (or our solver). The game uses the NWL2023 word list—the same official dictionary used in North American Scrabble competitions—so if it’s valid in tournament Scrabble, it’s valid here.

Beyond the main puzzle, there’s also Express Mode: a smaller, faster version played on a 3×3 grid. It’s perfect when you need a quick brain break or want to practice spotting word patterns without committing 10-15 minutes to the full grid. Think of it as Squaredle’s espresso shot—quick, concentrated, and satisfying.

Core Mechanics You Need to Know

• Connect adjacent letters: Swipe or click through tiles that touch each other (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) to form valid words. No jumping across the grid allowed.
• Minimum 4 letters: Three-letter words don’t count. You need at least four letters to register a valid word.
• Daily reset at 3 a.m. PT: A new puzzle drops every morning. Yesterday’s answers get archived, so you can review past puzzles anytime.
• Express puzzles available: Smaller 3×3 daily boards that take just a few minutes. Same gameplay rules, faster pace.
• Bonus words exist: Some words are marked as “bonus” because they’re obscure, archaic, or just weird. You don’t need them to finish the puzzle, but finding them earns you extra credit.
• One special Bonus Word daily: Every puzzle includes one highlighted Bonus Word of the Day (usually 9 letters) that unlocks a little “+1” badge. It’s bragging rights in word form.
• Hints unlock as you progress: After you reach certain milestones, the game reveals helpful clues—like showing you the first letter of each remaining word, sorted alphabetically.

How to Actually Get Good at Squaredle

Here’s what actually works when you’re staring at a grid full of letters and don’t know where to start:

• Hunt for common patterns first: Look for letter combos like TH, ST, ING, ER, ED, or TION. These show up constantly and anchor a lot of longer words.
• Start small, then expand: Find the easy 4-5 letter words first. Once you see those patterns, you can often extend them into 7-8 letter words by adding prefixes or suffixes.
• Try adding suffixes: If you spot a root word, experiment with adding -ING, -ED, -ER, -LY, -EST, or -NESS. You’d be surprised how many extra words hide in plain sight this way.
• Watch the tile numbers: After you hit the first progress star, each tile shows how many words start from that square. Use these hints to focus your search on high-value tiles.
• Don’t skip the corners: Corner letters often feel isolated, but they’re usually part of sneaky diagonal chains. Give them extra attention.
• Use prefixes strategically: Words starting with RE-, UN-, IN-, or DE- are everywhere. Scan for these and you’ll unlock clusters of words quickly.
• Take breaks: Seriously. If you’ve been stuck on three missing words for 10 minutes, step away. Fresh eyes spot patterns your tired brain missed.
• Use the solver when stuck: There’s no shame in checking our Squaredle Solver when you’re genuinely stuck. It shows you the exact paths you missed and helps you learn for next time.

Why People Get Hooked on This Game

There’s something weirdly satisfying about clearing a Squaredle grid. Maybe it’s the way your brain lights up when you finally spot that word hiding in a diagonal path you’ve stared at twenty times. Maybe it’s the streak anxiety (don’t you dare break that 47-day run). Or maybe it’s just nice to have a morning ritual that exercises your brain without doomscrolling Twitter.

Either way, Squaredle nails a sweet spot: challenging enough to feel rewarding when you finish, but not so brutal that you rage-quit. And when you finally find that last word—especially the bonus word—there’s a little dopamine hit that keeps you coming back tomorrow.

The community aspect helps too. Players share strategies, gripe about impossible words, and celebrate their streaks together. It’s the kind of low-key competitive that feels friendly rather than toxic, which is rare on the internet these days.

Stuck on Today’s Puzzle? Here’s How to Get Unstuck

Even word game veterans get stumped sometimes. Here’s how to move forward without feeling like you’re totally giving up:

• Check the hints section first: Scroll back up to the bonus word hints—sometimes seeing the starting letters or word lengths is enough to jog your memory.
• Use the in-game hint system: After you reach certain progress milestones, the game reveals starting letters alphabetically. It’s a helpful nudge without spoiling everything.
• Try the solver strategically: Enter today’s grid into our Squaredle Solver and it’ll show you all possible words plus their paths. You don’t have to spoil the whole puzzle—just peek at one or two words to get unstuck.
• Study yesterday’s puzzle: Looking at old solutions helps you recognize patterns. You’ll notice how RE- and UN- words love to hide in plain sight, or how -ING words almost always snake around diagonally.
• Play Express for practice: The 3×3 grid is smaller and faster, which makes it easier to learn how diagonal paths work without getting overwhelmed.
• Take a break and come back: Seriously, stepping away for 20 minutes does wonders. Your brain keeps working on the puzzle in the background, and you’ll often spot the missing words immediately when you return.

Come Back Tomorrow for a Fresh Puzzle

New Squaredle puzzles drop every morning at 3:00 a.m. Pacific Time (6:00 a.m. Eastern Time). Bookmark this page and swing by tomorrow for fresh answers, new bonus word hints, and another shot at keeping your streak alive.

Each day’s puzzle is completely different—new letter combinations, new word patterns, new challenges. That’s what makes it worth checking back every morning. Well, that and the fear of breaking your streak.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Squaredle reset each day?

The puzzle resets at 3:00 a.m. Pacific Time, which translates to 6:00 a.m. Eastern. Our answers page updates automatically right when the new puzzle drops, so you can cheat your way to coffee-fueled victory before your brain fully wakes up.

What’s the Bonus Word of the Day?

It’s a special word—usually 9 letters—that doesn’t count toward your required score but gives you a “+1” badge if you find it. Think of it as the game’s way of rewarding people who like to dig deeper. The bonus word is typically more obscure than regular words (archaic terms, rare plurals, weird verb forms), so don’t feel bad if you miss it.

How many words are in today’s puzzle?

It varies every day. Some puzzles have 20 words, others have 60+. Check the “Today’s Puzzle at a Glance” section at the top of this page to see today’s total count and the length of the longest word.

What dictionary does Squaredle use?

Squaredle uses the NWL2023 (NASPA Word List 2023), which is the official dictionary for competitive Scrabble in North America. If a word works in tournament Scrabble, it works in Squaredle. No made-up words, no proper nouns, no abbreviations—just real, dictionary-verified English words.

Can I see yesterday’s answers?

Absolutely. Scroll down to the “Squaredle Answer History” section at the bottom of this page. You can browse past puzzles to spot recurring patterns, learn new words, or just confirm that yes, you absolutely should have seen that obvious 5-letter word sitting right there yesterday.

What’s Squaredle Express?

Express is the 3×3 mini version of the daily puzzle. It’s faster (usually takes 2-5 minutes) and uses fewer letters, but follows the same gameplay rules. Perfect for when you’re waiting in line, taking a quick break, or just want a bite-sized brain workout without committing to the full grid.

How do I find all the words without going insane?

Start with common prefixes like RE-, UN-, IN-, and DE-. Then scan for suffixes like -ING, -ED, -ER, and -LY. Look for doubled letters (TT, LL, SS) because they often anchor longer words. And when you’re down to the last few words and about to lose your mind, just use our Squaredle Solver—it’ll show you exactly where those sneaky words are hiding and save you 20 minutes of frustration.

Why doesn’t a word I found count?

Usually it’s one of three reasons: (1) The word is only 3 letters (minimum is 4), (2) It’s not in the NWL2023 dictionary (even if it seems like a real word), or (3) You accidentally reused a tile within the same word. Double-check your path and make sure each tile is only used once per word.

Squaredle Answer History

Want to see what yesterday’s grid looked like? Or study old puzzles to get better at spotting word patterns? Dig into the archive below to explore previous Squaredle solutions.

Reviewing past puzzles is one of the best ways to improve. You’ll start noticing that certain letter combinations show up repeatedly, that words like RETINA and RETAIN love to share the same path, or that -TION endings are almost always worth checking for. The more patterns you recognize, the faster you’ll clear future grids.