Nine letters.
One hidden word.
A fresh grid every midnight. Find words, keep your streak, and crack the nine-letter answer.
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A new grid at midnight.
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Short pieces on focus, words, and the habits of sharp minds.
The Journal
Average word length in English, counted
Free anagram games online: 4 to play today
Free word games without ads: 8 we checked
Nine-letter anagrams: every common pair, counted
Most common letters in English words, counted
Count the Fs test: why most people miss some
Do word games build vocabulary? A 3-step habit
Word games for kids: a gentle spelling practice plan
Word games for a five-minute work break
How a daily word puzzle is made: inside a Ninefold grid
Word games for English learners: a daily practice plan
How to play a daily word puzzle together
Daily word puzzle hints without spoilers: a 4-step ladder
Games like Wordle and Connections: what to play next
Is hard mode worth it in word games?
How to play yesterday's puzzle and every past grid
Spelling Bee hints and pangram tips that work every day
What words count in word games, and why
Word games for older adults: what makes one easy
How to find more words in a letter grid
Common nine-letter words and how to spot them
How to unscramble a nine-letter word
Free Spelling Bee alternatives with no subscription
How to play Ninefold: rules and first-grid tips
Nine-letter word puzzles: Target, Word Wheel, Ninefold
Five free daily word games to play after Ninefold
The two-puzzle morning: one word game, one logic case
Why a daily puzzle is the best five minutes of your morning
How to find the nine-letter word in under two minutes
The suffixes that unlock almost every grid
What word puzzles can and can't do for your brain
The science of streaks, and why missing one day is fine
Questions, answered.
What is Ninefold?
Ninefold is a free daily word puzzle. You get nine letters in a 3x3 grid and build words of four or more letters that use the center letter. The goal is to find the hidden word that uses all nine letters.
How do I play Ninefold?
Tap letters or type them to build a word, then press Enter. Every word needs the center letter and at least four letters, and each tile can be used once per word. Find the nine-letter word to extend your streak.
When does the new Ninefold puzzle come out?
A new grid unlocks every day at midnight in your local time zone. Past puzzles stay playable in the archive.
Is Ninefold free?
Yes. Ninefold is free to play in any browser, with no app, no account, and no ads.
Do you store my data?
Your streak and found words stay on your device in local storage. We only keep your email if you sign up for the daily email.
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