Word Ninja

1. Press Start. You get a 5×5 grid of letters and a 30-second clock.
2. Drag across neighbouring letters — up, down, sideways or diagonally — to spell a word of three or more letters, then let go.
3. On a valid word its tiles explode, the letters above fall down, and new letters drop in from the top.
4. Every word adds bonus seconds to the clock — longer words add more.
5. The game ends when the clock hits zero. Beat your best score.

How does scoring work in Word Ninja?

Longer words score much more: 30 points for three letters, 60 for four, 110 for five, and up from there. Each word only counts once per game.

How do I get more time?

Every valid word adds bonus seconds — two for a three-letter word, up to six for long ones. The clock can hold up to 40 seconds.

Can I play without dragging?

Yes. Tap letters one at a time, then tap the last letter again or press Enter to submit. Esc clears your selection.

Is Word Ninja free to play?

Yes. It's free in your browser on desktop or mobile — no login and no download.

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