Word Salad Answers is the most complete reference for the Word Salad puzzle game by Bleppo Games, covering all 1,340 themed levels spread across 23 categories. Every answer on this site is validated using multiset letter-pool verification - each word is checked against the exact 16 letter tiles that appear on that level grid, so you can trust that every solution listed here is accurate and genuine. Whether you are stuck mid-game on a single word or want to preview an entire level before playing, the answer is always one click away.
The catalog is organized by category so you can drill straight into the subject area that matches your current level. The three largest categories - Mammals, Birds, and Colors - each contain 100 levels, making them ideal starting points if you are exploring by theme rather than by level number. The Elements category leads in difficulty: its levels average 8.0 words each, the highest of all 23 categories. Knowing which category you are playing makes a significant difference because the answer space shrinks from thousands of English words down to the subset that belongs to that specific theme.
Navigation is straightforward. Use the category grid below to browse every level in a theme, or go straight to letter search if you already know some of the letters on your tile grid and want to identify the level instantly. For the daily challenge, the daily puzzles archive holds every puzzle since launch with complete answers. If you want strategy advice, the tips page covers proven solving techniques including long-word-first strategies and letter frequency patterns.
Daily Puzzle
Three Ways In
Know your level?
Pick your category from the category grid below and enter the level number in the jump box. Every level page shows the complete word list and the full 16-tile letter layout.
Only see the tiles?
Use the letter search widget below or the full search tool. Type the 16 letters in any order and the database returns every matching level instantly from all 1,340 levels.
Playing the daily?
The today's puzzle card below links directly to today's answer page. The daily archive holds every puzzle since Day 1 on February 29, 2024, with full answers and themes.
Browse by Category
23 categoriesHow to Beat Any Level
6 tipsLongest words first
Start each grid by hunting the longest words. They consume the most tiles and eliminate noise fast, making shorter words obvious by what remains. Look for common endings like -ING, -ED, -ER, and -ION - they appear in dozens of levels and are reliable anchors for building outward.
Know your category
The category theme cuts the answer space from all English words down to a small themed subset. The Elements category averages 8.0 answers per level - the highest of all 23 categories. Before touching a tile, list every word you know from that theme. A pre-game word list beats random swiping every time.
Lean on common letters
A appears in 9.54% of all tiles in Word Salad, followed by E at 7.80% and I at 6.94%. When you spot multiple vowels on the grid, they often anchor two or three different words each. If a vowel does not fit your current guess, try building a different word around that same vowel before moving on.
Check the daily every day
The daily puzzle gives you a fresh themed grid every 24 hours. With 871 puzzles archived, you can replay any past date or verify your answer the moment you get stuck. Returning daily sharpens pattern recognition because each puzzle reinforces how the game constructs letter pools for a specific theme.
Use the letter search tool
If you know the letters on your grid but cannot identify the level, use the letter search tool. Enter the letters you see and it returns every matching level instantly from all 1,340 levels. The fastest way to get unstuck without guessing category by category.
Study strategy guides
Understanding how Word Salad constructs its letter pools gives you a systematic edge. The tips page covers category-specific approaches and letter-pool logic, while the how to play guide explains the complete rule set for players new to the game or returning after a break.
Category Difficulty Leaderboard
23 categoriesEvery category ranked by answer density - more words per grid means a harder solve.
| # | Category | Levels | Total Words | Avg/Level | Longest Answer | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elements | 80 | 640 | 8.0 | MAGNESIUM (L58) | HARD |
| 2 | Mammals | 100 | 796 | 8.0 | ORANGUTAN (L50) | HARD |
| 3 | Birds | 100 | 699 | 7.0 | MOCKINGBIRD (L16) | HARD |
| 4 | Colors | 100 | 698 | 7.0 | AQUAMARINE (L76) | HARD |
| 5 | African Countries | 50 | 344 | 6.9 | SIERRALEONE (L26) | HARD |
| 6 | Fruit | 50 | 336 | 6.7 | POMEGRANATE (L4) | HARD |
| 7 | MLB Teams | 50 | 300 | 6.0 | GUARDIANS (L50) | HARD |
| 8 | Countries and Capitals | 100 | 599 | 6.0 | SWITZERLAND (L71) | MEDIUM |
| 9 | European Countries | 50 | 299 | 6.0 | NETHERLANDS (L36) | MEDIUM |
| 10 | NBA Teams | 50 | 299 | 6.0 | TRAILBLAZERS (L16) | MEDIUM |
| 11 | Vegetables | 50 | 299 | 6.0 | CAULIFLOWER (L32) | MEDIUM |
| 12 | NFL Teams | 50 | 298 | 6.0 | COMMANDERS (L37) | MEDIUM |
| 13 | NHL Teams | 50 | 297 | 5.9 | GOLDENKNIGHTS (L21) | MEDIUM |
| 14 | Reptiles | 20 | 118 | 5.9 | KOMODODRAGON (L2) | MEDIUM |
| 15 | Greek Mythology | 100 | 585 | 5.8 | CLYTEMNESTRA (L92) | MEDIUM |
| 16 | Insects | 50 | 291 | 5.8 | GRASSHOPPER (L11) | MEDIUM |
| 17 | European Capitals | 50 | 290 | 5.8 | COPENHAGEN (L27) | MEDIUM |
| 18 | Gemstones | 50 | 250 | 5.0 | LAPISLAZULI (L39) | EASY |
| 19 | South & East Asian Capitals | 50 | 250 | 5.0 | ULAANBAATAR (L26) | EASY |
| 20 | South & East Asian Countries | 50 | 250 | 5.0 | AFGHANISTAN (L35) | EASY |
| 21 | US States | 50 | 250 | 5.0 | NORTHCAROLINA (L3) | EASY |
| 22 | Middle Eastern Capitals | 20 | 100 | 5.0 | KUWAITCITY (L10) | EASY |
| 23 | Middle Eastern Countries | 20 | 100 | 5.0 | SAUDIARABIA (L14) | EASY |
Longest Words in Word Salad
Top 10The longest word in the entire Word Salad catalog is NORTHCAROLINA, a 13-letter answer found in US States Level 3. Alongside SOUTHCAROLINA and GOLDENKNIGHTS - also 13 letters - these words demand that you account for nearly every tile on the grid before finding shorter companions. Identifying these anchors early eliminates tile noise and makes the remaining answers fall into place. For more on long-word strategy, visit the tips page.
The 10 Hardest Levels
HARDRanked by answer count - these grids hide the most words in the entire game.
| # | Level | Category | Words | Longest Answer | Letter Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Level 100 | Colors | 12 | EMERALD | HYGNCRAEOLEMVIDT |
| 2 | Level 100 | Greek Mythology | 12 | PERSEUS | ZUATEDSHMSENIRAP |
| 3 | Level 97 | Greek Mythology | 10 | ARTEMIS | CHADEREOTOMSNESI |
| 4 | Level 50 | Mammals | 8 | ORANGUTAN | GIBBNNOCAGARJTUD |
| 5 | Level 13 | Mammals | 8 | GAZELLE | JKGRCAAUZEMLBSLE |
| 6 | Level 27 | Mammals | 8 | ELEPHANT | ZRTNBEASLEHMHCPI |
| 7 | Level 41 | Mammals | 8 | CARIBOU | IBCXRAOMBOUKKNSE |
| 8 | Level 4 | Mammals | 8 | CHEETAH | WKVMHAREOTEHIGCB |
| 9 | Level 3 | Mammals | 8 | LEMMING | DINGMLOYMETORACT |
| 10 | Level 91 | Mammals | 8 | CAPYBARA | ZARADEBHGNYPXCAL |
Most of the top 10 comes from Mammals - see the Elements answer list and the full Mammals answer list for the deepest challenges in the game.
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1,299 unique gridsWord Salad by the Numbers
Every count computed from the live database - updated July 18, 2026
Most Common Letters in Word Salad
26 lettersComputed across every letter grid in all 1,340 levels - knowing the distribution helps you guess smarter.
A dominates the Word Salad tile pool at 9.54% of all letters, making it the single most reliable tile to scan for when you start a new grid. E follows at 7.80% and I at 6.94%, which means the top three vowels together account for nearly a quarter of every letter pool in the game. When you see multiple A, E, or I tiles, assume they each anchor at least one answer word and build your guesses outward from them. For deeper strategy on using letter frequency to your advantage, visit the tips page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Word Salad?
Word Salad is a mobile word puzzle game by Bleppo Games for iOS and Android. Each level gives you a 4x4 grid of 16 scrambled letter tiles and asks you to find all the hidden words that match the level theme.
How many levels does Word Salad have?
Word Salad currently has 1,340 themed levels across 23 categories, plus a daily puzzle running since February 29, 2024.
Are these answers verified?
Yes. Every answer is verified against the live Word Salad game by our editor Lena Marchetti. Each word is checked using multiset letter-pool validation against the exact 16 tiles on that level.
What categories does Word Salad have?
Word Salad has 23 categories: Fruit, Mammals, Birds, Elements, Gemstones, Colors, Greek Mythology, Countries and Capitals, US States, European Countries, European Capitals, Vegetables, Insects, African Countries, South and East Asian Countries, South and East Asian Capitals, Middle Eastern Countries, Middle Eastern Capitals, Reptiles, MLB Teams, NBA Teams, NFL Teams, and NHL Teams.
Does Word Salad have a daily puzzle?
Yes. Word Salad has a daily puzzle that resets every day. This site archives all 871 daily puzzles from February 29, 2024 to today with full answers.
Can I play Word Salad on PC?
Word Salad is designed for iOS and Android. On PC you can run it through an Android emulator, or use this site to look up any answer in your browser without installing anything.
Which Word Salad category is the hardest?
Based on average answers per level, the hardest category is Elements with an average of 8.0 answers per grid - the highest of all 23 categories. Longer answer lists mean more tiles to place correctly and fewer elimination shortcuts. Browse Elements levels to test yourself.
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