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SPINDLE v6.0: RULES

• Change 1 or 2 letters of the green-colored start word to create a new intermediary word in the English dictionary, with the goal of eventually matching the red-colored target word.

• Efficient clears and clears at higher levels earn more points. If you get stuck, use clues or skips for a helping hand.

• Controls: Use cursor or arrow keys to move letter selection, type letters (or click/scroll letters) to choose letters, and click submit or press enter to lock in your selection.
• ARCADE: 3-minute timer, limited clues & skips. Scores saved.
• ZEN: No timer, unlimited clues & skips. Scores saved separately.
• FREEPLAY: No timer, unlimited clues & skips. Scores NOT saved.

• MODE CHANGE: You can change game modes at any time via the Rule menu or the Settings gear in the HUD.

TIME'S UP!

Final Score: 0

You reached Level 1

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BEST:
0
SCORE: 0
Opponent Score: 0 Lvl 1 Puzzles: 0
Level 1
LEVEL UP!
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Target
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Moves: 0 Best: --
Ready!
Spindle v5.11, designed by Ben Schultz ©2026 — [contact]

⏸ PAUSED

Press enter or click resume to continue

End Zen Session?

Restart the game?

Your current progress will be lost.

CHANGE GAME

ARCADE MODE

STARTING LEVEL

Higher level = harder start, higher score multiplier

ENTER YOUR NAME

MULTIPLAYER

CHOOSE YOUR HANDICAP LEVEL

MULTIPLAYER

You and your opponent will compete head-to-head.

You will both solve the same puzzles at the same time.

You can see your opponent's score but not their words.

The game lasts 3 minutes. Highest score wins!

If your opponent disconnects, you'll be notified with their final score.

RESULTS

YOU

0

Level 1

0 puzzles

OPPONENT

0

Level 1

0 puzzles

Wins: You 0 - 0 Opponent

REMATCH?

Opponent wants a rematch!

NEW HIGHSCORE!

Enter your name for the leaderboard

HIGHSCORES

REPLAY

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Target
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Settings

Pause Key
Sound Key
Alarms Key
Zoom: 100%

Clears all highscores and settings.