Rules
- Start on any tile.
- Move horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
- Do not reuse a tile within the same word.
- Release to submit a word of at least three letters.
- Find all eight hidden targets to win.
Path feedback
| Neighbor | All eight surrounding directions are valid. |
|---|---|
| Backtrack | Drag to the previous tile to undo the last step. |
| Duplicate | An already found target adds no progress. |
| Miss | A non-target word has no penalty. |
No timer, no guess limit
Squares is an exploration puzzle rather than a race. You cannot lose through time or incorrect words. The board locks only after all eight distinct targets have been found, and every published target is verified by a path search before release.
Squares FAQ
How do you form words in Squares?
Press any tile and drag through horizontally, vertically, or diagonally adjacent tiles. Release to submit the traced word.
Can a tile be reused?
A tile cannot be used twice within one traced word, but it can be used again in other words.
Is there a time or mistake limit?
No. Squares has no timer and no mistake limit. Find all eight hidden target words to win.