Frequently Asked Questions
Base Score: Your potential base score starts at 10 points per letter in the puzzle words. Each hint you use reduces your score by 10 points. For example, if the puzzle words have 10 letters total, your maximum base score would be 100 points. Using 2 hints would reduce that to 80 points.
Time Bonus: You also receive a time bonus based on how quickly you solve the puzzle. The bonus is calculated as 1000 divided by your completion time in milliseconds. So solving faster gives you a higher bonus!
Total Score: Your final score is the sum of your base score and time bonus. The leaderboard ranks players by their total score.
After successfully solving a puzzle, you'll have the opportunity to submit your score to the leaderboard. You'll need to:
- Enter your initials (4 alphanumeric characters)
- Select your country from the dropdown
- Click "Submit Score"
The leaderboard displays scores for the current day and the previous day. Scores from three or more days ago are automatically removed. You can view the leaderboard at any time by clicking the "Leaderboard" link in the footer.
Players are ranked by their total score (base score + time bonus). The faster you solve the puzzle, the higher your time bonus will be!