How to play
You get seven letters in a honeycomb. Make as many words as you can from them.
- Every word must use the center letter.
- Words must be at least 4 letters long.
- You can use any letter more than once.
- Proper nouns, hyphenated words and offensive words don't count.
Type on your keyboard or tap the letters, then press Enter. Use the shuffle button to rearrange the outer letters when you get stuck.
Scoring
| 4-letter word | 1 point |
| 5 letters or longer | 1 point per letter |
| Pangram (uses all 7 letters) | Length + 7 bonus points |
Every puzzle has at least one pangram. Finding it early is the quickest way up the ranks.
Ranks
Your rank is based on the share of the puzzle's total points you have earned, so the climb is equally hard every day.
- Egg
- Larva
- Worker
- Forager
- Builder
- Guard
- Honeymaker
- Hive Mind
- Full Comb
Want more puzzles?
The daily puzzle is the same for everyone. When you finish it, play Unlimited mode for a fresh hive whenever you like, or use the Spelling Bee Solver to check a set of letters.
Frequently asked questions
Is WordHive free?
Yes. WordHive is free to play in your browser with no account or download. Your progress is saved on your device.
When does the daily puzzle change?
A new daily puzzle starts at midnight on your device's clock. Want more? Play as many extra puzzles as you like in Unlimited mode.
Why was my word not accepted?
WordHive uses a list of common English words. Very rare words, proper nouns, hyphenated words and offensive words are left out. If you think a word is missing, tell us on the contact page.
Where can I see the answers?
Open "Yesterday's answers" below the daily puzzle to see every word from the previous day. Stuck on any set of letters? The Solver lists every accepted word.
What is a pangram?
A pangram is a word that uses all seven letters at least once. It scores its length plus 7 bonus points.