Word Slide Puzzle: FiveByFive

Slide letter tiles around a 5×5 grid until every row and column spells a valid five-letter word matching its clue. FiveByFive is a crossword you solve by rearranging tiles — no typing required. The first 10 levels are free to play, with a small cross-promotion ad on the menu screen; unlock all 73 with a one-time purchase to remove ads for good, with no subscription and no in-game currency. HOW TO PLAY • Drag tiles to rearrange letters in the 5×5 grid • Each row and each column must form a real 5-letter word • Read the across and down clues below the grid for hints • Correct words lock in place and change color — keep going until the whole grid is solved FEATURES • 73 handcrafted puzzle levels with progressive unlock • Clue system with across and down hints for every word • Timer modes: play relaxed, speedrun with a count-up timer, or challenge yourself with a countdown • Track personal best times and countdown streaks • Per-level color themes plus customizable background families • Visual feedback — tiles lock, colors shift, and celebrations when you complete a level • Plays fully offline — no account, no internet required • iCloud sync keeps your progress and purchase across your devices • Accessibility support including Dynamic Type, VoiceOver, and Reduce Motion FREE TO TRY The first 10 levels are completely free, with a small ad on the menu screen. Love it? Unlock the full game with a one-time purchase — all 73 levels today, plus any future levels we add, and the ad is gone for good. No subscription, no in-game currency. Family Sharing supported — one purchase covers your household. Start free with Level 1 — solve at your own pace, or race the clock.