Welcome to Darn Wortler
Inspired by the classic German word game "Gefüllte Kalbsbrust", Darn Wortler is a high-speed, 5-minute race against the clock. Unscramble the game board and see how high you can push your score before time runs out!
How to Play
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The Grid: The seed word at the top of the board creates the frame for the game. You must guess 5-letter words that begin and end with the outer letters shown in the rows below.
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Type & Submit: Use the on-screen keyboard or your device's keyboard to type your guess and press Enter. The game ends when the 5-minute timer runs out.
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Cascade Hints: Every correct guess triggers the hint engine. The middle letters of your guess will sweep the board, revealing hints for words you haven't found yet.
How to Score
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Rarity Pays: The fewer valid dictionary words there are for a row, the more points you earn for finding one.
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Obscure Vocabulary: Impress the engine with a rare word to score a +50 point bonus!
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Catch Fire: Submit 3 correct words in rapid succession to activate the Speed Streak. Every subsequent fast guess earns bonus points, but an invalid guess will break your streak!