Peel the Word: A Word Game for Seniors
Word Games
Peel the Word is a word game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Long words are built around a smaller root word. Peel off the front and back bits to find it.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Peel the Word
- Tap Play now. Peel the Word opens right here in your web browser.
- Choose a level: Easy, Medium or Harder.
- Follow the line at the top of the screen. To begin, it says: “Tap where the ending starts to peel it off.”
- There is no time limit, so play as slowly as you like.
- When you finish, try the same level again or move up a level.
Three levels
- Easy: Only an ending to peel off.
- Medium: A front bit and an ending.
- Harder: Two endings, and sometimes a front bit too.
Why people enjoy it
Peel the Word suits anyone who enjoys crosswords, letters and a good turn of phrase. It is all about playing with words, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Peel the Word easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Only an ending to peel off. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Two endings, and sometimes a front bit too.
Can I play Peel the Word on a phone or tablet?
Yes. It works in the web browser on a phone, tablet or computer, with large text and big buttons. There is nothing to download.
What else is on ElderWit.com besides Peel the Word?
Peel the Word is one of 1,000+ games on ElderWit.com: word games, cards, trivia, puzzles, memory games and more, all with large print, calm screens and no ads.
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