4 free games · no download

Word games Online

Daily-style word puzzles and quick word races. These 4 free word games run in any browser with no download. Each one has step-by-step rules and an in-game Help button.

Quick picks

Word Hunt · 1+ players · 5 min

Guess the five-letter word in six tries. One shared word a day, plus unlimited practice.

Link Up · 1+ players · 5 min

Sixteen words hide four groups of four. Find the links before four mistakes.

Word Scramble · 1+ players · 5 min

Unscramble the letters before the 30-second timer ends. Build a streak.

Hangman · 1–8 players · 5 min

Guess the hidden word letter by letter. Play the computer or set a word for a friend.

Common questions

What are the best free word games online?

Word Hunt (1+ players), Link Up (1+ players), Word Scramble (1+ players), Hangman (1–8 players) are good places to start.

Do these word games need a download?

No. They run in the browser on phones, tablets and laptops, with no account.