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Life & fun · July 24, 2017

Word Square

Sudoku, but with letters and words.

Word Square launched on July 24, 2017 with 69 votes, #663 of 2,972 launches that month and more than 50% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.

What it does

Word Square is a simple, yet addictive puzzle game. If you are not afraid of becoming hooked, start playing now!

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