👋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

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