Word Ruffle Help

The object of this game is to find as many words as possible in the allotted three minutes for each of the three levels. Each word scores points - the longer the word, the more points are scored (see table below). A large bonus score is on offer if you can find all the words in a level.

The first level has six letter tiles to choose from, the second - seven letters and the third - eight letters. After each of the first two levels, you need to score at least 60% of the total points for that level or find a word that uses all letters in order to qualify for the next level.

If you prefer a longer (or shorter) time for each level, you can set the number of minutes in the initial splash screen. A setting of 0 minutes will play untimed - you will need to tap the "End" button or press the "End" key to end a level.

Note: There are only three levels in this version of the game.

The top of the screen shows you the number of possible words of each length for that level.

How To Play

Tap the letter tiles to make words of 3 or more letters then press the "Submit" button. Only words in this Word Ruffle dictionary are acceptable (obscure words and proper nouns are omitted).
To clear a partial word, press the "Clear" button. To clear just one letter, tap that letter.
Tap the "Last" button to fill in the last word submitted. This is useful when you want to submit the same word by adding a "S" for plural form.
Tap the "Ruffle" button to shuffle/ruffle the letters. This can aid in spotting more words.
Tap the "End" button to end the current level (single player mode). In multi-player mode you can go to the next level as soon as you have found the word that uses all the letters ("Next Level" button).

Keyboard Shortcuts

If you are on a PC or have a keyboard, you may using these keys much faster.

"Enter" key will submit word.
"Delete" key will clear current word.
"Backspace" will remove last letter entered.
"Left arrow" will fill in last submitted word.
"Right arrow" will "Ruffle" the letters.
"End" will end current level.

Multi-player Mode

If you have selected to play with others, each round is five minutes long rather than three minutes per level. When/if you find the word that uses all the letters, you can choose to go to the next level (the "Next Level" button will become active). You may choose to spend more time on the current level (eg find all words for the bonus) - that is a strategic decision.

Scores are updated on the leaderboard every 30 seconds and a new round starts 30 seconds after the previous one has completed.

Scoring

Letters	Score
3	10
4	18
5	34
6	60
7	130
8	280

If you find all the words in the level, you score a bonus equal to the number of points on offer for that level.

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