Word Wonder
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Word Wonder mixes a letter wheel with a small crossword. You drag across the letters on the wheel to spell words, and each correct word drops into its place in the grid. Fill every word and the level is complete, moving you along a journey past landmarks such as the Great Pyramid, Stonehenge, the Colosseum, Machu Picchu and the Taj Mahal.
It is a relaxed brain workout for anyone who enjoys words, from crossword fans to people who just want a few minutes of thinking. Finding extra words that are not in the grid earns gems, and a streak of correct guesses multiplies them, so careful players are rewarded.
How to play
- Drag across letters on the wheel to connect them into a word, then let go.
- A word that fits the crossword is placed in the grid.
- Fill every word in the grid to complete the level.
- Valid words that are not on the board count as bonus words and award gems.
- Spend gems on a Hint (100) to reveal a random letter, or a Hammer (200) to open any tile you choose.
- Chain correct words without a miss to build a streak that multiplies your gems.
Controls
On a phone or tablet
Slide your finger across the letters on the wheel and lift it to submit. Tap the arrows in the centre to shuffle.
On a computer
Click and drag across the letters with the mouse, release to submit, and press Space to shuffle the wheel.
Game modes
Journey
Level-by-level crosswords grouped by world wonders, each one a little longer than the last.
Bonus words
Every wheel hides extra words; the game tells you how many there are, and finding them fills your gem supply.
Tips
- Shuffle the wheel often: a new order makes hidden words jump out.
- Look at letters already placed where words cross to narrow down the answer.
- Find short three-letter bonus words early to stock up on gems.
- Use the Hammer on a cell where two words cross to help with both at once.
- Keep your streak alive by trying only words you are sure of.
About the game
The game builds on the word-connect puzzles that combine anagrams and crosswords, a format that grew out of classic newspaper word games. Word Wonder adds a travel theme, gem rewards and colourful animated letter medallions.
On a phone the wheel sits under your thumb in portrait mode. On a desktop the mouse works the same way and the larger window shows the whole crossword clearly.
Questions
- Is Word Wonder free?
- Yes, it is free to play in your browser.
- What are bonus words?
- Real words you can spell from the wheel that are not in the crossword. Each one earns gems.
- What if I get stuck?
- Spend gems on a Hint to reveal a letter, or a Hammer to open a tile of your choice.
- Does it save my progress?
- Your level, stars and gems are saved in this browser on this device.
