Squares Hints for May 16, 2026
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Hint 1: Grid Letters
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Hint 1: Grid Letters
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The 4×4 grid contains: R, A, T, E, S, L, I, N, D, K, O, G, M, H, W, P.
Hint 2: Word Count
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Hint 2: Word Count
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There are 39 words to find for a maximum of 162 points.
Hint 3: Word Lengths
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Hint 3: Word Lengths
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Breakdown: 33 4-letter words, 6 5-letter words.
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alien
align
gild
gilt
gold
gone
hold
hone
king
kite
late
liar
lien
line
lint
lion
loin
lone
long
oils
point
polar
rail
rain
rate
ratio
sail
saint
salt
skit
slat
slit
slog
slop
slow
tail
talk
task
tine
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How to Play Squares
- Find words by connecting adjacent letters in the 4×4 grid.
- Letters must be adjacent horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
- Each letter cell can only be used once per word.
- Words must be at least 3 letters long.
- Longer words score more points. Try to find them all!
Frequently Asked Questions
How many words are in today's Squares (May 16, 2026)?
Today's Squares puzzle has 39 words for a maximum score of 162 points.
What letters are in today's Squares grid?
The grid contains: R, A, T, E, S, L, I, N, D, K, O, G, M, H, W, P.
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