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Zigzag

Search five columns for ten basic words and ten clued bonus answers, choosing one tile from each column left to right

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Price
Free, paid extras. Free daily puzzle; Plus adds the full archive and an ad-free option
Platforms
Web
Language
English
Features
Daily, Free, No sign-up, Archive
Categories
Word puzzles
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What is Zigzag?

Zigzag gives you a 4×5 letter grid. A word uses one letter from each column in order, and you can move freely between rows. Ten basic words and ten clued bonus words together make a possible 100 points

The daily puzzle is free without an account and refreshes at midnight Eastern. A free account opens seven days of past puzzles, while Plus provides the full archive

How to play Zigzag

Select one tile from each column, moving left to right to spell a five-letter word. Use the bonus clues to find the harder answers and complete both word lists

Modes and features

  • Daily word hunt
  • Archive

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Zigzag: quick answers

What is Zigzag?

Search five columns for ten basic words and ten clued bonus answers, choosing one tile from each column left to right

How do you play Zigzag?

Select one tile from each column, moving left to right to spell a five-letter word. Use the bonus clues to find the harder answers and complete both word lists

Is Zigzag free?

Zigzag is free to play in part, with paid extras. Free daily puzzle; Plus adds the full archive and an ad-free option

How often is there a new Zigzag puzzle?

Zigzag has a new puzzle every day

Where can I play Zigzag?

Zigzag runs on: Web

What are some games like Zigzag?

Try Smartle, Categlorious, Chainle and CHN LNK. Each one has its own page here with the details

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