Stacks

About

Stacks is a word puzzle game where you arrange given words into a grid to form new horizontal words. Each level provides a set of letters or words to work with, and you place them in a way that connects to create valid words across the board. The challenge comes from fitting overlapping letters into tight spaces while following specific rules like fixed starting letters or required word lengths. Created by The Atlantic, the game emphasizes clean design and straightforward mechanics. It offers over 500 levels at launch, with difficulty scaling from basic three-letter matches to complex grids requiring multi-step thinking. Players appreciate the lack of time pressure and the focus on pure wordplay, which makes it easy to pick up and hard to put down.