A 90-second word-square challenge

Play the 4 Word Grid Game

It is a 4×4 word square. The four words across are also the same four words down: row one matches column one, row two matches column two, and so on.

Swap the 16 letters until four real words read the same across and down. Two taps make a swap. Fifteen swaps is all you get.

Tap any two tiles to swap their places.

Pick your first tile. The clock starts on your first swap.

THE RULE: The four words across must match the four words down in the same order.

Small grid, sharp logic

How to play Symmetry 16

01
Choose two tiles
Tap or click a letter, then choose the tile you want to swap it with.
02
Read the colors
Green is exact. Orange is in the right row. Plain tiles need a new row.
03
Build the square
Finish with four words whose rows and columns mirror each other.

Quick answers

What is a 4 word grid?

It is a 4×4 word square. Row one equals column one, row two equals column two, row three equals column three, and row four equals column four.

Do all eight lines spell the same word?

No. The puzzle contains four different words. Each row is repeated by its matching column—not by every column.

What happens when the timer reaches zero?

The round ends, but you can restart the same arrangement immediately or open a fresh practice puzzle.

Is Symmetry 16 free?

Yes. It is free to play, needs no account, and stores only your small game stats in your own browser.

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