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This daily word puzzle challenges you to connect 16 letter fragments into a chain of five words. Four special 'thread' tiles secretly link words, requiring you to identify them and their position in the sequence. Discover bonus words for extra points and compete on global leaderboards.
What's New in Foreword
1.1.6
July 26, 2026
Minor fixes and updates.
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FAQ
What is Foreword?
Foreword is a daily word chain puzzle where players connect 16 letter fragments into five words. The core mechanic involves identifying four hidden 'thread' tiles that link consecutive words.
How does the Foreword puzzle work?
Each day, you receive 16 letter fragments and must form a chain of five words. Four of these fragments are 'thread tiles,' acting as the end of one word and the beginning of the next. Finding these threads is key to solving the puzzle.
Is Foreword free to play?
Yes, the daily puzzle is free forever and is ad-supported. You can opt into rewarded ads for an extra hint if you get stuck.
What does Foreword+ offer?
Foreword+ is an optional subscription that removes ads and unlocks the full puzzle archive, unlimited practice mode, extended statistics, and custom tile color themes.
How often is a new puzzle released?
A new puzzle is released daily, and it is the same puzzle for every player worldwide.
Can I play Foreword offline?
The description does not specify offline play capabilities. However, the daily nature of the puzzle suggests an internet connection may be required to download the new puzzle.
What is the difficulty of Foreword puzzles?
Foreword offers three difficulty tiers throughout the week, with puzzles being easier on Mondays and Tuesdays, and progressively harder towards the weekend, with Saturdays and Sundays being the most challenging.
Does Foreword have ads?
Yes, Foreword is ad-supported. A short ad plays after the completion celebration, and users can opt into a rewarded ad for an additional hint.