Nine letters.
One hidden word.
A fresh grid every midnight. Find words, keep your streak, and crack the nine-letter answer.
Five minutes. Every day.
Built to be the calmest, sharpest part of your morning.
A new grid at midnight.
Everyone gets the same nine letters. Compare with friends, not leaderboards.
Next grid in --:--:--Streaks that stick.
Crack the nine-letter word to keep it going.
Built for one thumb.
No app, no account. Open and play.
Read between rounds.
Short pieces on focus, words, and the habits of sharp minds.
The Journal
Questions, answered.
What is Ninefold?
Ninefold is a free daily word puzzle. You get nine letters in a 3x3 grid and build words of four or more letters that use the center letter. The goal is to find the hidden word that uses all nine letters.
How do I play Ninefold?
Tap letters or type them to build a word, then press Enter. Every word needs the center letter and at least four letters, and each tile can be used once per word. Find the nine-letter word to extend your streak.
When does the new Ninefold puzzle come out?
A new grid unlocks every day at midnight in your local time zone. Past puzzles stay playable in the archive.
Is Ninefold free?
Yes. Ninefold is free to play in any browser, with no app, no account, and no ads.
Do you store my data?
Your streak and found words stay on your device in local storage. We only keep your email if you sign up for the daily email.