👋Welcome to r/thehardest2 - Introduce Yourself and Read First!
I’d make the very first post funny and self-aware. Something like:
Welcome to r/TheHardest2
Welcome, brave traveler.
You have discovered The Hardest, home of impossible daily word games and questionable life choices.
Current games:
🟨 Gridlock
Every word works vertically and horizontally.
🟪 Interlock
One wrong guess and you’re out.
Before you begin:
Spoilers belong behind warnings.
Bragging is encouraged.
Complaints are expected.
Professor Lockwell ignores complaints.
Play here:
🎮 Gridlock
https://gridlock.thehardest.us
🎮 Interlock
https://play.thehardest.us
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the puzzles fair?
Professor Lockwell says yes.
Players remain unconvinced.
Has anyone won the $100 for 100 in a row?
No.
Humanity continues to disappoint.
Why is this subreddit called The Hardest?
Because apparently Reddit and we had different interpretations for about six minutes.
Can I complain?
Absolutely.
Will it help?
No.
Casualty Report
Survivors: Unknown
Victims: Numerous
Morale: Low
Welcome to The Hardest.
Good luck.
You’ll need it.
—Professor Lockwell 🎩🟪🟨
Posted Jun 23, 2026, 9:07 PM UTC