Route Sprig

Travel from the starting word to the destination. Pick one of the next stops to move there immediately. Connections go only in the direction offered. Each map has its own stops and links. Each hop connects two words through an everyday meaning, phrase or use; you'll see the reason after moving.

Try to match the shortest route. A direct-looking branch can lead to a dead end. You can undo your last stop before finishing. Read its reason first: Undo removes that stop from your line, but its 5-point charge stays, even if you later take the shortest route.

Reaching the destination earns 100 points, minus 10 for each hop above the shortest route and 5 for each Undo, with at least 10 points for a completed line. Revealing or reaching the hop limit without arriving earns zero and finishes the puzzle.

No timer or account. The saved-progress notice shows whether progress is stored on the server or in this browser. If saving is unavailable, keep this page open. Daily changes at 00:00 UTC. This authored collection repeats 8 daily puzzles and has 4 separate practice puzzles. The saved-progress notice shows whether this browser or the server is keeping your progress.