Busted Words

Move letter tiles to form 1-2 words at a time, clear rows, and keep the board from overflowing as more rows drop. Score as many points as possible in 30 moves. New board each day and free to play.

Busted Words

Words

The rules

✓ English (2+ letters).
✓ Plurals, past tenses, -ing.
✓ A dictionary meaning that is none of these:.
✕ Abbreviation.
✕ Capitalized - proper words.
✕ Archaic or vulgar.
✓ turkey - playable: it's a proper noun, but also a bird.
✕ latin - not playable: it's only a proper noun or adjective.

How to play Busted Words

Tiles cleared in one move, and what they pay.

Sign in Daily word game.
Today Play the daily board Run 1 Back to your game Help us climb The Top 40 List! Open on Playlin.
Play today's Board 30 moves Sign in Close Support Busted Words Thanks for playing! Here are things you can do if you want to help support the game's success and longevity:.
One board a day. Score as many points as possible in 30 moves without overflowing.
We email you a one-time code for access. Free, No spam, No password.
We sent a code to . It expires in fifteen minutes.
Don't see it? Check your spam folder.
4-20 characters. Letters, numbers and dashes, starting with a letter.
Tell us what is working, what is not, or what you wish the game did.
Shown on leaderboards and links you share.
4-20 characters. Letters, numbers and dashes, starting with a letter.
Deletes your account and releases your email address. Your board history and leaderboard placings are not removed.
This cannot be undone. Type delete to confirm.
New here? Watch how to play 30-second intro Play again Close Email settings Settings for .
Lost this link? Email support@bustedwords.com from the address you want changed and we can do it for you.
✓ English (2+ letters).
✓ Plurals, past tenses, -ing.
✓ A dictionary meaning that is none of these:.
✕ Capitalized - proper words.
✕ Archaic or vulgar.

The facts

Runs on: bustedwords.com
Category: Words
Languages: English
How often: A new puzzle every day
On BoreGame since: October 2026
Last updated: October 16, 2026
Price: Free, no signup

Questions about Busted Words

What are the rules of Busted Words?

✓ English (2+ letters). ✓ Plurals, past tenses, -ing. ✓ A dictionary meaning that is none of these:. ✕ Abbreviation. ✕ Capitalized - proper words. ✕ Archaic or vulgar. ✓ turkey - playable: it's a proper noun, but also a bird. ✕ latin - not playable: it's only a proper noun or adjective.

How do you play Busted Words?

Tiles cleared in one move, and what they pay. Sign in Daily word game. Today Play the daily board Run 1 Back to your game Help us climb The Top 40 List! Open on Playlin. Play today's Board 30 moves Sign in Close Support Busted Words Thanks for playing! Here are things you can do if you want to help support the game's success and longevity:. One board a day. Score as many points as possible in 30 moves without overflowing. We email you a one-time code for access. Free, No spam, No password. We sent a code to . It expires in fifteen minutes. Don't see it? Check your spam folder. 4-20 characters. Letters, numbers and dashes, starting with a letter. Tell us what is working, what is not, or what you wish the game did. Shown on leaderboards and links you share. 4-20 characters. Letters, numbers and dashes, starting with a letter. Deletes your account and releases your email address. Your board history and leaderboard placings are not removed. This cannot be undone. Type delete to confirm. New here? Watch how to play 30-second intro Play again Close Email settings Settings for . Lost this link? Email support@bustedwords.com from the address you want changed and we can do it for you. ✓ English (2+ letters). ✓ Plurals, past tenses, -ing. ✓ A dictionary meaning that is none of these:. ✕ Capitalized - proper words. ✕ Archaic or vulgar.

Where can I play Busted Words?

On bustedwords.com. You can also start it from this BoreGame listing.

How it compares

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