Online word games for all ages
Updated On: 16 April, 2021 12:00 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
We have handpicked five online word games that will entertain and engage you
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Games, both indoor and online, have seen a resurgence this past year owing to the increased leisure time we’ve found on our hands. Many have picked up crosswords while others indulged their children with scrabble. Due to the jump in popularity, numerous interesting games that are meant to engage as well as entertain have hit the market. For those of you who are fond of word play, we have handpicked five online word games that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Codeword
Suitable for ages four and above, Codeword is a combination of the traditional crossword and Sudoku. Unlike the crossword, players will not be given any clues and will instead have to solve the puzzle with only numbered grids and a few alphabets. If you are fond of cracking codes, Codeword is the game for you. Players get to select difficulty level as well as preferred language.
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Combining multiple aspects of anagram, crossword, and word search, Type Shift is the re-imagined modern puzzle. In most anagram games, players are expected to form words within a single word, but this game allows players to search within three to five words. Suitable for ages four and above, the game also has a daily challenge for those who want to build a habit.
Wordmeister
Every word game player is a scrabble enthusiast, Wordmiester is another scrabble-style play that enables players to play solo. Suitable for ages four and above, the game supports over 10,000 words and is a great way for kids to learn new words from the computer.
Alphabear 2
This word puzzle game has elements of strategy and adorable graphics. Alphabear 2 requires players to spell words by selecting alphabets on a puzzle grid. Cute dancing bears appear throughout the play and must be collected to win. Suitable for ages nine and above, the game comes with a built-in dictionary, and is designed to improve vocabulary.
Wordscapes
Played by millions across the globe, Wordscapes is a crossword-puzzle-style game combined with word search. Players get access to over 6000 puzzles to challenge their brain and vocabulary. Suitable for ages 12 and above, Wordscapes’ beautiful interface combined with fun puzzles makes it the ideal word game for beginners.
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