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I'm not sure if it's working right for me on Orion Version 1.0.3 (142), WebKit 624.1.2.19.2. I type my word, hit "Enter," and I still get the hint to press "Enter."

It would also probably be more effective to not change the mechanics between the starting hit and subsequent ones. Instead of automatically starting after typing "hit," the user should have to hit "Enter" as well.

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I'll look into what's going on with some of the other browsers.

To clarify, the game actually runs a quick validation when the timer runs out to check if your word is valid. If it is, the ball returns automatically—so you don't have to hit Enter or Space, but doing so early gives you a speed bonus.

As for getting rid of Enter/Space entirely, auto-submitting can be tricky with compound words (e.g., should it submit 'REGULAR' or wait for 'REGULARLY'?).

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