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Word Hunt FAQs

AARPHannah — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:02:25 GMT

What is the goal of Word Hunt, and how do I play?

In Word Hunt, your goal is to find words that complete a crossword puzzle! After you click play, you’ll see a circle of letters on the right side of the screen and a crossword on the left. Click and drag within the circle of letters to create an English word. If your guess is a real word, it may appear on the crossword! From there, you can use the crossword to determine more words you can build. Once the crossword is fully complete, it’s on to the next level!

Can I use any of the letters twice in one word?

No – once per word!

What happens when I see an extra word to fill in with game money icons?

Every few levels, you will have an opportunity to guess an extra word that appears next to the crossword. It can be any number of letters – but each time, the word will have game money icons inside. You need to figure out this word to complete the level; but when you do, you get an extra game money reward!

What if I have trouble finding any more words?

Once you beat level five, you’ll get your first boost on the bottom of the screen. This magnifying glass, when clicked, will fill in a random letter on the crossword that you can use as a hint. Once you beat level five, you’ll get access to your second boost: a light bulb! When you click this bulb, one entire word will fill in on the crossword.

I’ve used my boosts and don’t have any more. What do I do?

You may notice a red number beneath each boost. These numbers tell you how many more uses of each Boost you have. If you run out, you lose access to that boost. However, there are opportunities to get more! It all comes down to your game money and treasure chests.

What is game money and treasure chests, and how do I get them?

Every 10 levels you beat, you get a treasure chest, which contains more boost uses and some game money. Additionally, if you guess 20 words that aren’t in the crossword, you get a treasure chest. (These 20 words are counted over time; you don’t need to come up with 20 in one level!) When you don’t have a boost, you can use your game money to buy another. The price will be revealed below the boost itself.

How do I check how many extra words I’ve guessed, to see if I’m about to unlock a treasure chest?

Click the star on the bottom of the screen to look.

Can I change the order of letters for a fresh look?

Yes. Click the blue shuffle button at the bottom of the screen to switch the order of letters. You can do this unlimited times.

Can I turn off the game sounds and music?

Yes. Click the settings gear in the top left of the screen. There, you can toggle the music and sounds. You can also go to the game’s Home screen. Once you’re done, click the settings gear again to continue playing the game.

Play Word Hunt now!

Re: Word Hunt FAQs

Petsounds — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 02:48:38 GMT

How do you end a game? I'm out of boosts and can't find any new words, but I can't leave the game, and I don't know my total score.

Re: Word Hunt FAQs

LindaWJoy — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:35:21 GMT

My question exactly. I've played for hours and am on Level 175. Can't figure out the last word. How do I quit?

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HokiePoq — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:24:58 GMT

Nowhere in the FAQs does it tell us! I'm at 200 now and have plenty of boosts, money, etc. but no score. A perpetual game?

Re: Word Hunt FAQs

AARPHannah — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:01:05 GMT

Hi @Petsounds, @LindaWJoy, and @HokiePoq, to end the game, you must click the gear in the top left and then the house icon to end (see photo below). There is no score; instead you earn game "money"

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LindaWJoy — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:25:24 GMT

I've clicked the "home" button but it just leaves me at Level 175. When I go back in it just takes me to where I left off and am stuck.

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Petsounds — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:28:57 GMT

If there's no score, why is one player's "high score" showing?.... I think there are some issues with this game.

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DeniseH790857 — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:59:14 GMT

That doesn't end my game. It just takes me to a home screen where the only option is to pick up again at the level I left off.

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HokiePoq — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 01:01:36 GMT

That's right. I think the game developers have laid a big goose egg on this one. Very frustrating, Should have been tested before putting on the website.

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DeniseH790857 — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 01:01:45 GMT

Help! I've fallen down the Word Hunt rabbit hole and I can't get out!

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JanR372426 — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 14:59:17 GMT

How do you get new words? Every time I start the game it’s the same words. It’s no use playing this game when you already know the answer/ words? Why can’t you start at any Level?

Re: Word Hunt FAQs

cpdott42 — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 14:38:50 GMT

It is very frustrating to play for hours at a time with Word Hunt and realize that there is no way to save your score. I don't understand how there are scores listed for this game. How do I save my score?

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PeggyH641974 — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 04:22:09 GMT

Ther house icon does NOT end the game. It never tells you how much money you have and it never ends. I have clicked on that icon at least 50 times and it still brings me back to level 138 where I am stalled. The game would be interesting but not being able to get out of it isn't. Please get this fixed!

Re: Word Hunt FAQs

KellytheBelly — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 08:15:58 GMT

@AARPHannah I've played this game for a few days now and I have no score. I see other scores on the board, but I have no score at all. What a bummer to get this far in leveling, with nothing to show for it. Please help?! [see below]

I also want to input, I think there should be a daily allowance for playing. This game is so based on how many coins you have or don't have, you end up at a stand-still, unable to move forward if you are unable to solve the game and earn coins. I've never seen a game at a dead-end in its infancy such as this one, with no goal of playability. Makes no sense to me.

Thank you, (@AARPHannah), for your attention to this matter! 🙂

- Kelly

Re: Word Hunt FAQs

KellytheBelly — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 08:25:23 GMT

@AARPHannah But, there is scoring! [see below] Obviously, people are scoring with this new game. Yet, I am not scoring at all! I have leveled and nothing to show for it! Lame-o!

Re: Word Hunt FAQs

MaryAnn880408 — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:20:04 GMT

I think this game was released before being thoroughly tested. It's fully of bugs!

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sl29336291 — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:08:04 GMT

Finally found how to close the game. Go to setting in top left hand corner of game. Click on the symbol that looks like a house and that takes you out of the game. It shows what level I'm on and how many points (It didn't post points for the day) but I am finally out. Needs a ton of fixes before I play again.

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Petsounds — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 01:55:51 GMT

Still doesn't work for me. Tried it before--didn't work. Tried it just now--still didn't work. When I click on the house, nothing happens.

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PeggyH641974 — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:29:54 GMT

Obviously AARP is totally ignoring the fact that so many of us are reporting that there is no way to end this game. The house icon does nothing, no way to get out of this game and AARP couldn't care less. The fact that they pretend to care about what anyone says or our opinions is laughable. If they are paying someone to do tech support on these games they are wasting money. If they can't fix it, get rid of it.

Re: Word Hunt FAQs

AARPHannah — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:25:00 GMT

@MaryAnn880408, @sl29336291, @Petsounds, @KellytheBelly, @cpdott42, @DeniseH790857, @PeggyH641974, @HokiePoq, @LindaWJoy -

Thank you for your interest in our new game Word Hunt! Selecting the Gear Icon > Home Icon will take you to the home screen with your level saved. When you resume the game, it will start where you left off.

The scoreboard was shown by mistake, and is no longer visible.

Thanks!