Daily · Word puzzle
LexSweep review
Sweep the grid. Five rows, five words, one daily puzzle.
The review
LexSweep is a daily word game built on a 5×5 grid where every row and every column is a valid five-letter English word — a symmetric word square rather than a single hidden answer. You guess one row at a time, and the symmetry is the whole point: a confirmed green letter doesn’t just lock a cell in its row, it locks the matching cell in the crossing column too. One correct guess can ripple constraints across the entire board.
You get eight guesses to solve all five rows, with Wordle-style green/yellow/grey feedback on each attempt. Because the columns have to spell words as well, the deduction loop is tighter than a standard guessing game — you’re not just recalling vocabulary, you’re triangulating which letters can legally sit at each intersection. The share grid hides the words and shows only the column pattern, which is enough to compare solves without spoiling the puzzle.
It rewards players who like the Wordle daily ritual but have outgrown the six-guess single-word format. The 5×5 square forces you to think two dimensions at once, so a strong opening row that confirms several columns is worth far more than a lucky single-word hit. Sessions run two to three minutes once you find your rhythm.
Best for: Wordle veterans who want crossword-grade deduction in a two-minute daily.
Verdict: The deepest mechanic in the daily-word category — a real word square, not a Wordle reskin.
Key facts
- Genre: Word puzzle
- Format: Daily puzzle (resets at 00:00 UTC)
- Price: Free — no signup, no account
- Platform: Plays in any modern browser, desktop or mobile — no download
- Play it: www.lexsweep.com
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Frequently asked
Is LexSweep free?
Yes. LexSweep is free to play in your browser with no signup and no download. Wordle veterans who want crossword-grade deduction in a two-minute daily.
How do you play LexSweep?
LexSweep is a daily word game built on a 5×5 grid where every row and every column is a valid five-letter English word — a symmetric word square rather than a single hidden answer. You guess one row at a time, and the symmetry is the whole point: a confirmed green letter doesn’t just lock a cell in its row, it locks the matching cell in the crossing column too. One correct guess can ripple constraints across the entire board.
Is LexSweep a daily game?
Yes. LexSweep publishes a fresh puzzle every day that resets at 00:00 UTC, so everyone plays the same puzzle each day. The deepest mechanic in the daily-word category — a real word square, not a Wordle reskin.