HAGL is PZLR’s daily substitution puzzle. Each letter of the alphabet is represented by a number, and you must decode thirteen entries from a named category. The category provides context, while repeated patterns help you work out the number-to-letter mapping.
Read the category and the thirteen encoded entries. Assign letters to numbers by clicking, tapping, dragging, or typing. Use repeated patterns and unusual spellings to expand the substitution map. Save the Hint for when you need it, then finish and review the decoded list.
HAGL suits players who enjoy substitution ciphers and want a clear theme to guide them. The format rewards pattern recognition, category knowledge, and careful reuse of each decoded letter.
As you solve the puzzle, each number-to-letter mapping makes the thirteen category entries easier to read. If you get stuck, Hint reveals one or more letters. Review shows the decoded list when you finish.
Tips and strategy
Look for an encoded pattern that could be a common or distinctive category item. Apply each confirmed mapping across the entire list. Save hints for patterns that remain difficult after you have used the repeated numbers.
Common questions
How many items are in HAGL?
Each daily puzzle contains thirteen encoded items from a specific category.
How do I enter a letter mapping?
Select a letter tile and match it to a number by clicking, tapping, dragging, or typing.