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Arrange letters by sliding rows or columns to form words in both directions. Features multiple grid sizes, daily challenges, and a competitive multiplayer mode. Discover secret solutions and track your progress.
✓Word formation by sliding
✓Multiple grid sizes
✓Daily puzzles
✓Competitive multiplayer mode
✓Secret solutions and hints
✓Offline play
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What's New in Shiftword
1.1.0
October 25, 2026
Major Update! TIMED A new mode. Pick how deep you want a board scrambled and race the clock. The square and the scramble are both drawn when you press play, so every run is one nobody has seen - there is nothing to memorise, only whether you can untangle that depth at that size. Best times are kept for each par at each board size. COINS AND A SHOP Solving pays coins, scaled by par, and timed runs pay more. Spend them on hints, on “how far” measurements, and on unlocking more background music. Coins are earned by playing - there is nothing to buy with real money. A GUIDED TUTORIAL Thirteen steps through a real puzzle, from your first slide to reading the solution grid. Open it from How to Play. SOUND A lo-fi track in the background, a click as each slide lands, and a heavier one when a puzzle comes out. Seven tracks, all royalty-free and credited in Settings. Either can be turned off there. IPAD Shiftword now runs properly on iPad with a bigger board.
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What is Shiftword?
Shiftword is a word puzzle game where you slide rows and columns of letters to form words in both directions. It offers various grid sizes and difficulty levels to challenge players.
How many levels are in Shiftword?
Shiftword features 300 puzzles across three grid sizes (3x3, 4x4, and 5x5), with 100 levels for each size. Puzzles are categorized into Easy, Medium, Tricky, Hard, and Expert packs.
Does Shiftword have a daily puzzle?
Yes, Shiftword offers three daily puzzles, one for each grid size, which are the same for all players. This feature encourages daily engagement and allows for comparison of performance with friends.
Can I play Shiftword offline?
Yes, Shiftword is built to work offline, meaning you can enjoy the puzzles without an internet connection. No account is required to play.
What is Battle Shift in Shiftword?
Battle Shift is a competitive mode where you play on a 10x10 board for three minutes against an opponent. Both players receive the same scrambled letters, and the goal is to form real words to score points.
Does Shiftword have ads?
Yes, Shiftword contains advertisements. This is how the game is supported, as it is available for free.
What devices does Shiftword support?
Shiftword is available on iPhone and iPod. It is designed for one-handed play.
How does Shiftword compare to other word games?
Shiftword's unique mechanic of sliding letters to form words in two directions sets it apart from typical word search or crossword games. It also includes competitive and secret solution features.
