Layers Game — today's daily word puzzle

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How to play

Solve the clues. Find the connections. Reveal the final layer.

Layer 1 · Mini Puzzles

Four quick puzzles warm you up: a Clue Stack, a Missing Link, a Word Shift ladder and a Letter Path grid.

Layer 2 · Connections

Sixteen words, four hidden groups of four. Your Layer 1 answers are on the board — but never one per group, so the structure won't give anything away.

Final Layer

Every group hands you a key word. Put the four keys together to crack one last meta puzzle — a common link, a hidden theme, an order, a riddle.

Read the full guide with examples →

A new puzzle every day

Everyone gets the same Layers puzzle each day. It unlocks at midnight in your time zone and takes most players five to ten minutes. Finish it on the day to grow your streak, then share a spoiler-free result with friends.

The full archive is free

Missed a day? Every past puzzle stays playable in the archive, and Unlimited deals you a random one whenever you want another. Stuck on today's puzzle? Try the spoiler-free hints.

Why play Layers Game?

  • Three puzzles in one. Each layer uses what you learned in the one before, and the final layer ties it all together.
  • Built for your phone. Everything works with a tap — no dragging, no tiny targets, no sideways scrolling.
  • No signup, no paywall. Progress, streaks and stats live in your browser.
  • Hints when you want them. Every layer has a gentle nudge, a stronger one and a partial reveal.

FAQ

Is Layers Game free?

Yes. Every daily puzzle, the full archive and Unlimited mode are free, with no signup.

When does a new puzzle come out?

A new puzzle unlocks every day at midnight in your own time zone.

How do streaks work?

Your streak grows each day you finish that day's puzzle — even if you needed a hint or a reveal. Archive and Unlimited games don't affect it.

Do I need an account?

No. Your progress, streak and stats are saved in your browser on this device.

Can I play old puzzles?

Yes. The archive has every past puzzle, and Unlimited serves a random one whenever you want.

How to play

Every puzzle has three layers. Peel them one at a time.

  1. Layer 1 — Mini Puzzles. Solve four quick puzzles: a Clue Stack, a Missing Link, a Word Shift and a Letter Path.
  2. Layer 2 — Connections. Sort 16 words into four groups of four. Your Layer 1 answers are on the board, marked ●. Five mistakes and the groups are revealed.
  3. Final Layer. Each group gives you a key word. Use all four keys to crack one last question. You get three tries.

Stuck? Every layer has hints. A new puzzle unlocks at midnight in your time zone.

Read the full guide