Loop — Free Daily Word Chain Puzzle
Use every letter on the box. Fewer words is better.
Loop is a free daily word-chain puzzle in the spirit of Letter Boxed: twelve letters sit on four sides of a box, and you build words end to end — the last letter of one word starts the next — until every letter has been used at least once. Two letters from the same side can never sit next to each other in a word, which is what makes this a real puzzle rather than a free-for-all. Free, no signup, one new box every day at 00:00 UTC, with unlimited practice in between.
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Rules
Twelve letters sit on four sides of a box. Build words using those letters, then press Enter.
Two letters next to each other in a word can never come from the same side of the box.
Every new word must start with the last letter of your previous word — you're building one long chain.
The goal is to use every letter on the box at least once, in as few words as possible. The par shown is a known solution length — beat it if you can.
Hard mode (Pro) caps you at the par word count — no do-overs once you exceed it.
A new box appears every day at 00:00 UTC. Practice mode is unlimited.
How to play Loop
- 1Twelve letters are arranged on four sides of a box, three per side.
- 2Type a word using those letters and press enter — no two consecutive letters can come from the same side.
- 3Your next word must start with the last letter of your previous word, forming one continuous chain.
- 4Use every letter on the box at least once. Fewer words is a better solve — the shown par is a known valid solution length.
- 5The daily box resets at 00:00 UTC and is the same for every player.
Loop strategy
Scan for long words that jump between sides
A word that zigzags across three or four different sides burns through more letters per word than one that hugs two sides. Longer, side-hopping words are how two-word solves happen.
Work backward from your rarest letters
Identify which letters appear on only one side and have few common words containing them — build your chain around fitting those in early, before you've boxed yourself into a dead-end last letter.
Watch your final letter, not just your current word
A great word that ends on a dead-end letter (nothing valid starts with it) can strand your whole chain. Plan the next word's opening before you commit to submitting the current one.
Loop vs Letter Boxed and other word-chain games
Loop keeps the format players already know from Letter Boxed-style games and adds the things those sites usually charge for or leave out.
| Loop | Letter Boxed | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily puzzle | Free, same box for everyone | Free |
| Practice mode | Unlimited, free | Limited |
| Timer and leaderboard | Built in | Usually none |
| Archive | Last 30 days | Rarely available |
Loop — frequently asked questions
What is Loop?
Loop is a free daily word-chain puzzle. You build words around a 12-letter box, chaining them end to end until every letter has been used.
How do you play Loop?
Type words using the box's letters — no two consecutive letters in a word can come from the same side. Each new word must start with the last letter of the one before it. Use every letter to win.
What does 'par' mean in Loop?
Par is a known valid solution length for that day's box — for example, par 2 means the puzzle can be solved in just two words. You don't need to match the exact words, just the count or better.
Is Loop free?
Yes, both the daily puzzle and unlimited practice mode are free with no account required.
How often does Loop change?
A new 12-letter box appears each day at 00:00 UTC and every player receives the same one.
Is Loop a good Letter Boxed alternative?
It uses the same rules most players already know, then adds practice mode, a timer, a leaderboard and a 30-day archive.
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