Blossom Word Game: The Ultimate Guide, Rules & Strategies

Complete Guide to Blossom Word Game

Blossom is Merriam-Webster's beloved botanical word puzzle that challenges players to create as many words as possible from a 7-letter flower grid while maximizing petal bonus multipliers.

Rules of Blossom

• Every valid word must be at least four letters long.
• Words must contain the center letter (the pistil/heart of the flower).
• Letters can be used more than once in a single word.
• You can play up to 12 words per daily puzzle.

Maximizing Your Score

1. Save Petal Bonuses for Big Words: Each surrounding petal awards bonus points, but only for the first time it is triggered or until depleted.
2. Target Prefixes and Suffixes: Look for recurring affixes such as UN-, RE-, -ING, -ED, and -TION.
3. Compound Vocabulary: Find compound root variations using the center letter to unlock 7+ letter bonus scores.