🃏 Word Solitaire - 4 Letters

Classic difficulty - Build 4-letter words from your hand

📖 Game Overview

Word Solitaire 4-Letter is the classic difficulty version where you build valid 4-letter words from randomly dealt letter cards. The goal is to play valid words and managing your hand wisely, particularly near the end of the deck where you want to have a nice mix of consonants and vowels.

🎯 How to Play

1. Start With 8 Letters: Click on letters in your hand to select them in order to make a valid 4 letter word. Your selection will appear in the "Build a Word" section
2. Play the Word: Click "Play Word" to submit. The word must be valid (checked against the built-in word list of 5,572 words)
3. Refill Your Hand: After playing a word, new cards automatically draw from the deck until your hand reaches 8 cards again
4. Continue: Keep playing until the deck runs out and you can't form any more words. That is the end of the game. You win if you use all cards in the deck!

💡 Strategy Tips for 4-Letter Mode

• Two-Letter Combos: Think of common pairs like TH, CH, ST
• Vowel-Consonant Balance: Try to maintain a good mix of vowels and consonants in your hand
• Vowel Words: Don't forget about words starting with vowels (e.g., AREA, IDEA) to use up those letters
• Use Draw Strategically: Don't hesitate to draw a letter card to make it easier to form words

🎲 Game Mechanics

Letter Distribution:

The game uses a realistic English language letter frequency distribution. This means common letters like E, A, and R appear more often, while rare letters like Z, X, and Q appear less frequently. This creates a more balanced game experience.

Deck Management:

The deck of 120 letter cards is shuffled at the start of each game. As you play words, your hand refills from the deck. When the deck is empty and you can't form any more words, the game ends. Click "New Game" to start next game.

❓ FAQ

Q: Can I use the same letter twice in a word?

A: Yes, as long as you have two of that letter in your selection, you can use it twice (e.g., BALL, TREE).

Q: Can I play the same word twice?

A: In the same game, you can play duplicate words (e.g., "THE" multiple times). However, you're limited by the letters in your hand.

Q: What if I make a mistake while selecting letters?

A: Click the "Clear" button to reset your selection, or click the × on individual letters to remove them one by one.

Q: Can I undo a played word?

A: No, words are permanent once played. The game focuses on forward momentum and strategic decisions.

Q: How is the word validity checked?

A: Words are validated against a comprehensive dictionary of 5,572 common English 4-letter words. Proper nouns should be excluded.