Word Dig

Uncover Lost Words

Excavate letters from the grid to form words, working your way through layers of history. Discover artifacts and reveal the secrets of an ancient civilization!

Select adjacent letters (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) to form words. Each excavated letter reveals what's hidden beneath.

Expedition Mode
Excavation Depth: 1 of 4
Dig Site: Ancient Lexicon
Era: Classical Period
Score: 0
Artifacts: 0
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Discovered Words

Artifacts

How to Play

  1. Form Words: Click on adjacent letters to form words (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally)
  2. Excavate: Press "Dig!" to submit your word and excavate those letters
  3. Explore Layers: Excavated positions reveal the next layer underneath
  4. Discover Artifacts: Find special artifact tiles for bonus points and rewards
  5. Reach the Bottom: Try to excavate all the way to the bottom layer

Note: Words must be at least 3 letters long. Deeper layers contain more valuable words and artifacts!

Archaeological Facts

  • Stratigraphy: Archaeologists study the layers (strata) of soil to understand the chronology of a site.
  • Context: The location and surrounding material of an artifact provides crucial information about its use and meaning.
  • Trowels: The primary hand tool of archaeologists, used for careful excavation to avoid damaging artifacts.
  • Field Notes: Detailed documentation is essential in archaeology, as excavation is a destructive process.