Bendwords is a word search with a twist. Every word in the list is hidden in the grid, but instead of running in a straight line, each word bends through neighboring cells and can turn as many corners as it likes. Every letter belongs to exactly one word, so when the last word is traced, the whole grid is full. There is always exactly one solution.
A new set of puzzles comes out every day around one theme, and it is free to play in your browser with no account or download.
Puzzles are easier at the start of the week and harder at the weekend. Your progress, solve times and streak stay on your device. Read the full rules and tips.
Yes. The daily puzzles are free to play in any browser on a phone, tablet or computer. You can also add the game to your home screen like an app.
In a normal word search, words run in straight lines and most letters are filler. In Bendwords, words bend around corners and every letter is used by exactly one word, so it plays more like a logic puzzle.
Use a hint: it lights up the next letter of a word. You can also show the word list, or restart the puzzle at any time.
Yes. Use the arrows next to the date to go back to earlier days.
Yes. Bendwords puzzle books have 25 to 100 puzzles each, from small warm-ups to big grids, with hints and answers in the back. There are also printable puzzle packs on Patreon.