: A ticking bomb icon represents your remaining time. If it explodes while it is your turn, you lose a life.

: If the archive contains .txt or .json files, these are likely word lists used by the game engine. Word Bomb Gameplay Guide If you are new to the game, here is the core gameplay loop:

: Memorize common letter clusters. If you see "ING," think of any verb ending. If you see "RE," think of words starting with "RE-".