Shorten It: A Word Game for Seniors
Word Games
Shorten It is a word game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Do not becomes don't. Tap the letters that drop out, and a little mark takes their place.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Shorten It
- Tap Play now. Shorten It 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 the letter that drops out.”
- Take your time. There is no clock and no rush.
- When you finish, try the same level again or move up a level.
Three levels
- Easy: One letter drops out. You see the short form.
- Medium: One letter drops out. Make the short form yourself.
- Harder: Two or more letters drop out.
Why people enjoy it
Shorten It is a pleasant way to play with words for a few minutes, and the big letters are easy on the eyes. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy finding the right word.
Questions
Is Shorten It easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: One letter drops out. You see the short form. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Two or more letters drop out.
Can I play Shorten It 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 Shorten It?
Shorten It 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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