Games

Quote

Use matching numbers to uncover the quote. Select a numbered blank, then choose a letter. Matching numbers always share the same letter.

How to play the Quote puzzle

The quotation is written as a letter code: the same number always represents the same letter within the puzzle. A few letters are revealed to give you a starting point. Spaces and punctuation help you recognize the shape of each word.

Same number, same letter

C_T and N_P both have number 7 in the blank. Entering A gives CAT and NAP: both 7s stand for A.

Select a numbered blank, then choose a letter.

  1. Select an empty letter cell.
  2. Type a letter on your keyboard or use the on-screen keys.
  3. Use matching numbers and the revealed letters to work out more of the quote.
  4. Complete every letter before making five mistakes. Reaching the mistake limit resets that day's quote attempt.

What does Autofill do?

With Autofill enabled, entering a letter fills the other editable cells with the same number. Turn it off if you prefer to work on one cell at a time.

Where should I start?

Look for short words and repeated letter patterns. For example, a three-letter word that ends with a revealed E could be THE, but check its numbered letters against the rest of the quotation before committing.

Use punctuation and common letters

An apostrophe can help you spot a contraction such as IT'S or DON'T. Letters such as E, T, H, A, O, I, N, S, and R appear often in English. When a number repeats, look for a letter that fits all its word patterns.

Try another kind of wordplay: find the four groups in Connections, or explore the other games.