What are the rules of Letter Boxed-style puzzles?

Form words using letters on 4 sides of a square. You cannot use two consecutive letters from the same side. Chain words so the last letter of one word starts the next. Cover all 12 letters to solve the puzzle.

How does par scoring work?

Each puzzle has a par number (e.g., par 4). Solving in fewer words beats par. The par is calculated when the board is generated based on difficulty.

Can I practice without affecting my streak?

Yes. Practice Mode generates unlimited boards that do not affect your daily streak. Use it to warm up or improve your skills.

How to Play Letter Boxed-Style Puzzles | Rules & Tips

LetterBorder is a word puzzle game where you connect letters to form words and solve the daily challenge. Here's everything you need to know.

The Basics

You'll see 12 letters arranged on 4 sides of a square, with 3 letters per side:

A B C

L___D

K___E

J I H

Example layout (letters vary daily)

The Rules

1. Form Valid Words

Create words using the available letters. Words must be at least 3 letters long and found in the dictionary.

2. No Consecutive Letters from the Same Side

You cannot use two letters in a row from the same side of the square. Each letter must come from a different side than the previous one.

Example: If "A" and "B" are on the same side, you can't use them consecutively in a word.

3. Chain Your Words

The last letter of one word must be the first letter of the next word.

CAT → TABLE → ELK

4. Use All 12 Letters

Your goal is to use every letter at least once across all your words. Once you've used all 12 letters, you've solved the puzzle!

Scoring & Par

Every puzzle has a Par score - the target number of words needed to solve it efficiently.

Beat Par: Solve the puzzle in fewer words than par
Meet Par: Solve it in exactly par words
Above Par: Solve it, but with more words than par

Challenge yourself to beat par and improve your word puzzle skills!

Tips & Strategies

Look for long words first: Longer words use more letters, getting you closer to the solution faster.
Pay attention to difficult letters: Letters like Q, X, or Z can be challenging - plan words around them early.
Think about word endings: Consider what letters you'll end on to ensure you can chain the next word.
Use the practice mode: Build your skills with unlimited practice puzzles.
Track which letters you've used: The game highlights used letters to help you track your progress.

Daily Puzzle & Streaks

A new puzzle is released every day at midnight. Build your streak by solving consecutive daily puzzles!

Can't solve today's puzzle? No problem - you can replay past puzzles from the archive to practice and improve your skills.

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