Letter Hive

Letter Hive gives you seven letters in a honeycomb pattern with one in the centre. Make words of four or more letters that contain the centre letter. Letters may be reused as often as you like. Somewhere in the hive there is at least one pangram, a word that uses all seven letters, and finding it earns a big bonus. A rank tells you how well you are doing. Play Letter Hive free online in your browser — no download or sign-up needed.

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Words need 4+ letters and must use the centre letter; letters can repeat. 4-letter words score 1, longer words score their length, and a pangram (all seven letters) earns 7 bonus points. Type or click.

Game Information

Category
Word Games
Players
Single player
Difficulty
At least 15 words per puzzle
Game type
Word, Letters, Pangram
Works on
Desktop and mobile browsers
Controls
  • Keyboard: type letters, Enter to submit, Backspace to delete
  • Mouse or touch: click the hexagons, then Enter
Features
  • Pangram bonus
  • Ranks from Newcomer to Complete
  • Shuffle
  • Show all words

How to Play Letter Hive

Objective

Find as many words as possible, and the pangram.

Starting a game

A new hive appears with a highlighted centre letter.

Rules

  • Words must have four or more letters and include the centre letter.
  • Letters can be used more than once.
  • Words must be in the game’s word list.
  • Scoring: four-letter words 1 point, longer words one point per letter, plus 7 for a pangram.

Controls

  • Keyboard: type letters, Enter to submit, Backspace to delete
  • Mouse or touch: click the hexagons, then Enter

Winning and losing

There is no end. The rank shows how much of the maximum you have scored.

Tips and Strategies

  • Look for longer words built from a shorter one.
  • Look for plurals and common endings.
  • Try the pangram by finding a word that uses the odd letters.
  • Shuffle the outer letters to spot new words.
  • Use the full list afterwards to expand your vocabulary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a pangram?

A word that uses all seven letters at least once.

Can letters repeat?

Yes, in Letter Hive letters can be used more than once.

Do all words need the centre letter?

Yes.

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