Love Mahjong solitaire? Now play it with words.
The stacked tiles you know, where clearing the top frees what's below. Instead of matching pairs, you spell.
Cast words.
Break the spell.
Spell words to light up the phrase.
A demo plays: a hand taps the tiles T, I, D and E on a small stacked board, and each one hops into the tray under the hidden phrase. TIDE is a word, so Cast turns gold. Cast: every T, I and E in the phrase lights up. It casts FLY, then the empty tray's button says Guess, and the guess, TIME FLIES, breaks the spell.
Free · No sign-up · No timer
Made for puzzle lovers
Calm, clever, and always fair.
Mahjong-style stacked tiles meet a hidden-phrase word puzzle.
Word games without the stress.
No timer, no countdown. A word that doesn't work costs nothing: just try another.
Like solitaire? There's always a move to find.
Think of it as word solitaire: every board is built to be solved, and a shuffle is there when you want a fresh look.
How it plays
Spell words to light up the phrase.
1
Tap free tiles
Bright tiles are free.
2
Cast a word
Letters light up everywhere they appear.
3
Guess the phrase
Know it? Guess anytime.
Try it in 60 seconds
Tap to startSay the magic word.
Seven tiny boards.
No sign-up.
The Spellbook
Every spell has a story.
Your first card comes from the 60-second lesson. Then one for every round. Turn a card over to learn where the phrase comes from.
SAY PLEASEThe First Magic WordSAY PLEASE
Ask kindly, and doors open.
In old stories, a magic word opens what’s locked. Say “Open Sesame!” and Ali Baba’s cave swings wide.
Read the story →
BREAK THE ICESpell I · Sailing SayingsBREAK THE ICE
To ease the first awkward moment with someone new.
Frozen rivers once stopped trading ships for the winter. Small, sturdy boats went ahead to break the ice and open a path for the rest.
Read the story →
LEARN THE ROPESSpell VII · Sailing SayingsLEARN THE ROPES
To learn how something works, from the start.
A big sailing ship had miles of rope, each line with its own job. A new sailor’s first task was to learn which rope did what.
Read the story →
Every spell has a story
Why do we say…?
105 sayings, painted, and the truth behind each.
Open the collectionToday's PuzzleOne spell a day.
One spell a day.
Same for everyone.
A new phrase every midnight. Fewer casts, higher place: guess it while letters are still hidden and you'll know just how sharp you were. Keep your streak and share your result.
A new spell every midnight, New York time
Yours to keep
Pick a creature. Earn your charms.
owlfoxcatravenmothharetoaddragon
Why it's called What's the Magic Word?
“What's the magic word?”
It's what parents ask to teach a child to say please. Say please, and you get what you asked for: everyone's first lesson that words have power.
SAY PLEASE is the first spell in the game. Say it in 60 seconds, and the card is yours.
Words have power.
That's why it's called spelling.
Good questions
Before you play
- How do I learn to play?
- A 60-second lesson plays the first time. You can try it on this page.
- Is it free?
- Yes. The whole game is free to play in your browser, with a new Today's Puzzle every day. The iPhone and Android apps will be free too.
- Are there ads?
- Not on the web today. The apps will offer optional short videos when you'd like a little extra help, like a hint or a revealed letter. You choose when to watch one, and you never have to.
- Do I need an account?
- No sign-up. Your progress is saved on your device, so you can start playing right away.
- Is there a timer?
- No timer. Play at your own pace. Today's Puzzle quietly records your time, but you're ranked by how few casts you needed, not by how fast you were.
- Does it work on my phone?
- Yes, in any modern phone, tablet or computer browser, with large letters and big tiles. The iPhone and Android apps are on the way.
- What if I get stuck?
- Take your time. A word that doesn't work costs nothing, so try another. Shuffle, a hint and a revealed letter are there when you want a fresh look.
Scan to play on your phoneThe apps
Best in your hand.
It plays in your phone's browser today. The iPhone and Android apps are on the way.
Coming to theApp StoreComing toGoogle Play