LA Times Wordflower
Wordflower is the Los Angeles Times daily spelling game. Seven letters sit in a flower, and every word you make must include the one in the middle.
Opens the real game on latimes.com. Free, in a new tab.
- Letters
- 7, with one center letter
- Rule
- Use the center letter, four letters or more
- Reuse
- Letters may repeat in a word
- Bonus
- Pangrams that use all seven letters
- Top rank
- Golden Poppy
- Price
- Free on latimes.com
- Category
- Word games, word grids
How to play LA Times Wordflower
- Make a word
Tap the petals to spell a word of four or more letters that includes the center letter.
- Score points
Longer words are worth more. A word that uses all seven letters earns a bonus.
- Climb the ranks
As your score grows you move up the levels, all the way to Golden Poppy. The puzzle lasts all day, so you can return and add words.
A routine for each puzzle
- First pass: write down every four and five letter word you see at once.
- Second pass: add endings and prefixes to those words.
- Third pass: look for the pangram by trying the rarest letter in different positions.
Why it feels familiar
If you play Spelling Bee, Wordflower will feel like home: seven letters, one required, words of four letters and more. The flower layout and the poppy ranks give it its own California flavor. Playing both is good practice, since the same habits work in each.
LA Times Wordflower tips
- Try common endings with the center letter: ING, ED, ER and S when allowed.
- Shuffle the petals when you are stuck. A new layout shows new words.
- Hunt the pangram early. It is the biggest single score of the day.
- Do not skip four letter words. They are the quickest points on the board.
LA Times Wordflower questions
Where are the LA Times Wordflower answers today?
Megadle does not list the day's words. The puzzle stays open all day, so you can leave it and come back, which often shakes loose the words you missed.
Do you have Wordflower hints?
Three that work every day. Build on words you already have with endings like ED, ER and ING, shuffle the petals, and try the rarest letter in new positions to find the pangram.
Is LA Times Wordflower free?
Yes. It is free to play on the Los Angeles Times games page.
Do I have to use every letter?
No. Only the center letter is required in each word. Using all seven makes a pangram.
How is it different from Blossom?
Wordflower lets you find as many words as you can. Blossom stops after 12 words and is about choosing the best ones.
Facts checked on 2026-11-09. LA Times Wordflower belongs to Los Angeles Times. Megadle is not linked to it.