I do have another version where it accepts ANY word but I found it quite unsatisfying when I survived by randomly spamming combinations and finding a really obscure word.
So am currently running it against a 20,000 word wordlist instead of my larger 300,000 wordlist
I'm normally terrible at anagrams.
If I could magically get a feature by request, it would be to give me infinite time even if that meant my score came with an asterisk. Maybe just call it Relax Mode vs. Challenge Mode.
By the way: I really like the overall design of Zanagrams and 18 Words. These are small puzzle games with very simple, clean UIs. They work crisply and I've noticed you've been tidying up Zanagrams, adding minor features and settings. They have a very Classic Web feel to them. It's not like you're trying to get me to watch ads or subscribe to your newsletter or are just breadcrumbs to some for-profit thing. I like having a handful of very easy to pick up puzzles/toys when I need to fidget. They help keep me away from TikToks and Shorts.
I got stuck on the word corner of all words. Ugh
Maybe the game can progress to the next word with your total score being reduced rather than the game being over? So if you get all within 30 seconds you score 18/18. That way everyone can play the whole game and share with their friends how far they got
Definitely not any less valid or unsatisfying than "zebra".
Or maybe don’t even keep score. That’s one of the features which makes be abhor these daily games. Not every game needs to be a damn competition!
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