Welcome to The Five! Your goal is to place all given 5-letter words on the 5x5 grid. Each word must intersect with at least two other words leaving 6 empty cells.
Placing Words
Tap on a row or column to select where you want to place a word.
Tap on a selected row or column to change between horizontal and vertical.
Select a word from the word list to place it in the selected row or column.
Ensure that each word intersects with at least two other words for maximum points.
Game Mechanics
Words must fit within the 5x5 grid without overlapping incorrectly.
Each word must share at least two letters with other words on the grid.
You can clear individual word placements or clear the entire grid to start over.
Best Time Wins
Bonus points for words that intersect with multiple others.
Complete the puzzle quickly to gain time-based bonuses.