Quintumble
The simple and intriguing 5-word puzzle
Rearrange the letters within each column to make 5 words, one for each row. Every puzzle has a unique solution.
Take a minute to read the rules if you've never played Quintumble before.
How to play
Your goal is simple: Rearrange the letters in each column to make 5 words - one for each row.
The letters in the first column stay fixed. The remaining letters can only be moved up or down within the same column.
To swap letters, tap one tile followed by another tile in the same column. The letters will then swap places.
There are many words possible in each game. But except for one unique set, all other combinations result in less than 5 words, where you cannot make more word(s) with the unused tiles.
To solve the puzzle - find the unique set of 5 words that can be made together.
Tip: Rare, archaic or offensive words may light up green because they are, afterall, valid English words. But rest assured - these words will never be part of the solution.
Scoring
You start with a score of 100, which reduces by 1 point every minute.
When you're stuck, you can tap the REVEAL LETTER button to reveal the solution letter for any tile you choose. This costs 10 points.
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Settings
Timer & Score
Display the timer and score during play
Step-by-step Instructions
Display step-by-step instructions during play
Refer FAQs if your stats don't look right
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About Quintumble
Quintumble is a daily five-word puzzle that challenges players to rearrange letters in columns to discover five hidden words. Designed by Binoy Mascarenhas, each puzzle is handcrafted and refreshed daily, offering a unique mental challenge in a simple, web-based interface—no installation required.
How to Play
Rearrange the letters in each column to form one word per row. The first column is fixed, while the remaining letters can move up or down within their column. Tap two tiles in the same column to swap them. The goal is to find the unique set of five words that completes the puzzle.
Tip: Some rare or obscure words may highlight green, but they will never be part of the solution.
Scoring
You start with 100 points, losing 1 point per minute. Use the "Reveal Letter" option to uncover any tile for a cost of 10 points.
FAQs
How does 'Reveal Letter' work?
Tap "REVEAL LETTER" and select a tile. The solution letter swaps into that position, and the tile turns purple. Each reveal costs 10 points.
What word list does Quintumble use?
The game uses around 15,000 valid five-letter English words. Only a curated set of ~2,300 common words appears as puzzle solutions. Rare or offensive words may appear during play but never as solutions.
Do I need to be a dictionary expert?
No. Quintumble solutions use only common words like CAMEL, QUERY, or NORTH. You can try any five-letter word, but each puzzle has only one valid solution.
How are stats recorded?
Your stats are saved locally in your browser. To maintain continuity, always play on the same device and browser (avoid incognito mode). Stats are private and not sent to any server.
How do Streak Badges work?
Complete the daily puzzle to maintain your streak. A 1-Day Streak Freeze allows skipping one day without resetting. Badges reflect your streak progress up to a 365-day Ultimate Unicorn.
What does Quintumble mean?
“Quintumble” combines "quint" (sequence of five) and "jumble," reflecting a grid of five 5-letter words. It belongs to the family of word games like Scrabble, Boggle, and Wordle.
Tips & Strategies
- Stick to common words: Solution words are drawn from 2,309 common words. Green-highlighted words may not be part of the solution.
- Target uncommon letters: Focus on rare letters like J, Q, X, Z first, as they help narrow possibilities quickly.
- Consider positional rarity: A letter’s position matters. For example, E is common overall but rare at the start of words.
- Look for letter pairs: Common combinations (e.g., ST, LY) can guide placement in adjacent columns.
- Avoid false positives: Only one set of five words is correct. Rare letters often indicate valid words.
- Use reveals strategically: Only reveal a tile when multiple options exist to avoid wasted points.
Hello, I’m Binoy Mascarenhas
I created Quintumble and live in Vancouver with my family. By training, I’m an urban planner and economist; coding is my recent hobby. I hope you enjoy the game!
Feedback or greetings? Email me at quintumble@gmail.com or follow me on LinkedIn and Twitter.