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What Spelt is
Spelt blends word knowledge with deductive logic. Each day you receive a board of five empty rows and a pool of letter tiles. Your task is to place every tile into the grid so that each row forms a valid word. The puzzle is designed with exactly one complete solution, meaning there is only one set of five words that uses all tiles correctly. This guarantees a fair challenge that rewards careful reasoning as much as vocabulary. The daily puzzle follows a difficulty curve: Monday's puzzle is the gentlest, while Saturday's is the toughest. For players who want an extra test, a hard mode removes the check marks that normally show when a letter is correctly placed, forcing you to rely entirely on your own judgment. You can also play practice puzzles or revisit archived daily puzzles at your own pace. Spelt works offline once installed, so you can enjoy the mental workout anywhere without needing a connection.
How to play
Your goal is to fill every empty cell in the five-row grid so that each row spells a word. You have a pool of letter tiles, and you must use each tile exactly once. Start by examining the tile set and thinking about possible word combinations. Place tiles into the grid based on your reasoning, and if you change your mind you can undo a placement. If you get stuck, you can request a hint to nudge you in the right direction. Should you decide to give up, you can reveal the full solution, but doing so marks the puzzle as revealed and it will not count as solved. For extra practice, you can play a practice puzzle or access archived past daily puzzles. The standard mode shows check marks on letters that are correct, which helps you confirm your progress; hard mode removes those indicators for a more demanding experience.
Tips
- Start with Monday's puzzle to learn the logic flow before tackling harder days.
- Before placing tiles, list possible five-letter words that could fit the remaining letters.
- Use hints only when truly stuck, as solving without help is more satisfying.
- Try hard mode after mastering the standard puzzle to sharpen your deduction skills.
Common questions
What happens if I reveal the solution?
Revealing the solution gives you the correct answer immediately, but the puzzle is then marked as revealed and does not count as solved. You can still view the solution, but it won't be recorded as a successful completion.
Is there a way to practice without waiting for the daily puzzle?
Yes, Spelt includes a practice mode where you can play puzzles at your own pace. Additionally, you can access archived puzzles from previous days, so you always have a fresh challenge available even after finishing the current daily puzzle.
How does hard mode change the game?
In hard mode, the check marks that normally indicate a correctly placed letter are removed. This means you get no feedback about which letters are right, so you must rely entirely on your own word knowledge and logical reasoning to find the unique solution.