Word Wipe
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Word Wipe
Word Wipe — Free Online Word Swipe Game
Word Wipe is a fast-paced word game played on a 10×10 letter grid. Swipe to connect adjacent letters and spell words — matched tiles disappear, remaining tiles fall, and the board shrinks. Clear 9 lines before time runs out to advance to the next level. No downloads, no sign-up needed.
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How to Play Word Wipe
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Swipe to Connect Letters
Press and drag across adjacent tiles to spell a word. You can connect letters horizontally, vertically, or diagonally — any of a tile's 8 neighbors count. Words must be at least 4 letters long.
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W → O → R → D ✓
Diagonals are allowed. Each tile can only be used once per word — no backtracking.
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Tiles Fall and Columns Collapse
When a valid word is found, those tiles are wiped from the board. The tiles above each gap fall down to fill empty spaces. If an entire column empties, the remaining columns slide together to keep the board compact.
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Clear 9 Lines to Advance
Every time a full row or column becomes completely empty after tiles fall, it counts as a cleared "line." Collect 9 cleared lines to finish the level and advance. The progress bar below the timer shows how many lines you've cleared.
Lines Cleared
6 / 9
Longer words remove more tiles at once, making it easier to clear entire rows and columns in a single swipe.
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Beat the Clock
A countdown timer runs throughout the game. If time reaches zero before you've cleared 9 lines, the game ends. Watch the timer — when it turns red you're running low on time!
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Safe
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Warning!
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Bonus: Solve the Board Instantly
If the remaining tiles on the board contain no more valid words at all, the board is considered fully solved — you win the level immediately, no matter how many lines you'd cleared. Chain long words to create cascades and reach this state faster!
Every level, the board starts fresh with 100 new letter tiles — keep clearing lines to keep climbing!
Quick Rules
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Connect tiles in any of 8 directions including diagonals
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Words must be at least 4 letters long
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Clear 9 lines (empty rows or columns) to advance a level
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If no valid words remain on the board, you win instantly
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Word Wipe?
Word Wipe is a fast-paced word puzzle game played on a 10×10 letter grid. Swipe to connect adjacent tiles and spell words — matched tiles vanish, the board compacts, and you race to clear 9 lines before the countdown runs out. It's available as a free online game here and as a mobile app for iOS and Android.
What counts as a "line"?
Any full row or column that becomes completely empty after tiles fall counts as one cleared line. You need 9 cleared lines to advance to the next level. A single word can clear multiple lines at once if it empties an entire row and column simultaneously.
Can I connect tiles diagonally?
Yes! Each tile can connect to any of its 8 neighboring tiles — horizontally, vertically, and diagonally. Diagonal paths often let you reach longer words and clear tiles in hard-to-reach corners.
What's the minimum word length?
Words must be at least 4 letters long. The game uses a curated dictionary of over 43,000 English words specifically tuned for Word Wipe gameplay, so unusual 4-letter words may not always be accepted.
What happens when time runs out?
If the countdown timer reaches zero before you've cleared 9 lines, the game ends. Hit "New Game" to start a fresh session from Level 1.
Is there a daily puzzle?
Word Wipe on the web is a free-play arcade mode — you can start a new game whenever you like with no daily limits. The mobile app on iOS and Android also offers continuous play. Check back for future updates!
Does the game save my progress?
Yes — your current game state is automatically saved in your browser. If you close the tab or refresh, your board, timer, and line count are restored exactly where you left off. Finishing a game (win or lose) clears the saved state.
Is there a mobile app version?
Yes! Word Wipe is available as a native mobile app for iPhone and Android. Download it from the App Store or Google Play for a full-screen experience with haptic feedback and offline play.