Word Match

Pair each word with its synonym to clear all 12 tiles. Wrong pairs add +5s.

How it works

Untimed board, stopwatch run. Play anytime.

  1. 01

    Memorize the board

    12 tiles hide 6 synonym pairs. Flip tiles to reveal the words underneath and build a mental map as you go.

  2. 02

    Match the synonyms

    Find two words that mean the same thing to clear the pair. Mismatches flip back and add penalty seconds.

  3. 03

    Beat the stopwatch

    Clear all 6 pairs as fast as you can — the stopwatch tracks how quickly you finish each run.

Rapid synonym matching strengthens lexical access — the speed at which meaning surfaces the moment you see a word. Pair with Clusters and Antonyms to round out your word workout.

Beat your best time.

Boards reshuffle every run — jump back in and chase a faster clear.

Good to know

How does Word Match work?

12 tiles hide 6 synonym pairs. Flip two tiles at a time: if the words share a meaning, the pair stays cleared. If not, both tiles flip back and you take a small time penalty.

Is it timed?

The board itself is untimed, but a stopwatch records how long you take to clear all 6 pairs. Mismatches add penalty seconds to your time.

Can I play more than once?

Yes. Word Match isn't a daily puzzle — reshuffle whenever you like and run the board as many times as you want.

How is it different from the daily games?

Daily games like Vocabulary and Definer give everyone the same board once a day. Word Match deals a fresh 12-tile board every run, tuned for short speed sessions.

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