# Spindle - A word chain puzzle — Letter spinning strategy game

> Word chain puzzle game requiring strategic letter changes and forward thinking. (iPhone/iPad app by Elizabeth Ashley.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spindle-a-word-chain-puzzle/id6443944430 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Elizabeth Ashley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604429352)
- Category: Games, Reference, Strategy, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-11-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spindle-a-word-chain-puzzle/id6443944430/reviews.md

## What is Spindle?

Spindle is simple to play... but you need to think ahead!
The goal: make a chain of as many 4-letter words as possible, starting with a seed word and turning one letter spindle to create a new word.
Sound easy? Not so fast! Spindles lock with each new word; as more spindles lock, there are fewer playable words. You must turn each spindle once, to unlock them all and start the cycle again.
For example, you can play CAMP > CAME > COME > DOME > DONE. With DONE, all 4 spindles have been turned once; they unlock and the cycle starts again. But you can't play CAMP > DAMP > LAMP > RAMP, and so on.
Spindle uses a dictionary of over 4,000 four-letter words. A game ends if a submitted word is not in the dictionary, OR if the word is accepted but there are no more words you can make with the remaining unturned spindles.
Scroll through the word chain at the top to see what you've played. The bar directly underneath represents how many (or how few) playable words are available for any given combination. Keep an eye on it to avoid breaking the chain!
Stuck in a jam? Each game gives you three chances to use a 'save.' There are two types of save:
Undo: go back one word.
Unlock: make all 4 spindles available to turn.
How long can you make your chain? That depends on your vocabulary and your gameplay strategy!

Spindle is available for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, and via iCloud syncs gameplay, high scores & in-app purchasing across all your devices. Start a game on your phone, finish it on your watch - no problem!

## Key features

- Create four-letter word chains
- Strategic letter spinning
- Spindle locking mechanism
- Dictionary of over 4,000 words
- Undo and unlock saves
- iCloud sync across devices
- Apple Watch support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10x Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10x Undos | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spindle-a-word-chain-puzzle/id6443944430/reviews.md

### 5/5 — BEST GAME EVER:]

*2022-11-21*

I downloaded this game because I love word and puzzle games. This game was super easy to follow and just really fun in general. I like playing this game while riding the bus and traveling around my city. Good game 10/10 :)

## Frequently asked questions about Spindle

### What is the goal of Spindle?

The goal of Spindle is to create the longest possible chain of four-letter words by changing one letter at a time. You must strategically unlock spindles to continue the chain.

### How does Spindle work?

You start with a seed word and change one letter to form a new word. Each new word locks spindles, and you must turn each spindle once to unlock them all and continue the game. A game ends if an invalid word is submitted or no more words can be made.

### What are the save options in Spindle?

Spindle offers three saves per game. You can use an 'Undo' to go back one word or an 'Unlock' to make all four spindles available to turn.

### Does Spindle have ads?

No, Spindle does not contain advertisements. It is free to play with optional in-app purchases.

### What devices is Spindle available on?

Spindle is available for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Gameplay and high scores sync across devices via iCloud.

### How large is the word dictionary in Spindle?

Spindle utilizes a dictionary containing over 4,000 four-letter words.

### What is the age rating for Spindle?

Spindle has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### How often is Spindle updated?

Spindle was last updated on November 19, 2022, with version 1.0. Further updates will depend on developer plans.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2022-11-19

No release notes.

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