Word Guess - Daily Word Puzzle
Guess the hidden 5-letter word in 6 attempts. Each guess reveals which letters are correct, misplaced, or not in the word. A new puzzle is available every day, or switch to unlimited mode for endless play.
Guess the hidden 5-letter word in 6 attempts. Each guess reveals which letters are correct, misplaced, or not in the word. A new puzzle is available every day, or switch to unlimited mode for endless play.
Word Guess is a daily word puzzle game where your goal is to identify a secret 5-letter word within six attempts. Each day, a new word is selected for all players worldwide, so you can compare your results with friends and family. The game tests your vocabulary, pattern recognition, and deductive reasoning skills in a quick and satisfying format.
Type any valid 5-letter English word using your physical keyboard or the on-screen keyboard and press Enter. Your first guess should ideally contain common letters like E, A, R, S, and T to maximize the information you receive. Starting with a word that has no repeated letters is generally a strong strategy for narrowing down possibilities quickly.
After each guess, every letter tile changes color to give you feedback. A green tile means the letter is in the correct position. A yellow tile means the letter is in the word but in a different position. A dark grey tile means the letter is not in the word at all. Use these clues to refine your next guess and eliminate impossible letter combinations.
Use the information from previous guesses to narrow down the answer. Keep green letters in place, try yellow letters in new positions, and avoid grey letters entirely. The on-screen keyboard also updates with colors so you can quickly see which letters you have already tried and what their status is at a glance.
You win by guessing the correct word within six attempts. If you do not guess it in time, the answer is revealed so you can learn a new word. Your statistics are saved automatically, including your win percentage, current streak, and guess distribution. Share your results with friends using the emoji grid feature without spoiling the answer.
Improving at Word Guess requires a combination of vocabulary knowledge and logical deduction. While there is always an element of luck involved, experienced players consistently solve the puzzle in fewer guesses by applying proven strategies. Here are some expert tips that will help you improve your performance and maintain long winning streaks.
The best starting words contain the most frequently used letters in English. Words like CRANE, SLATE, STARE, and ADIEU are popular choices because they test multiple common vowels and consonants in a single guess. Avoid starting with obscure words or words with repeated letters, as they provide less information per guess.
The most common letters in 5-letter English words are E, A, R, O, T, L, I, S, and N. Prioritize testing these letters in your early guesses. Less common letters like X, Z, Q, and J should generally be saved for later guesses when you have more information about the word structure and can make more targeted attempts.
Pay close attention to grey letters and avoid reusing them. Keep a mental note of which positions yellow letters cannot occupy. Sometimes it helps to make a guess that tests several new letters even if it seems unlikely to be the answer, especially on your second or third attempt when you need more data points to work with.
Many English words share common letter patterns such as -TION, -IGHT, -OUND, TH-, SH-, and CH-. Recognizing these patterns can help you quickly identify the word structure. Also consider common word endings like -ED, -ER, -LY, and -ING, as well as common beginnings like UN-, RE-, and PRE- that frequently appear in puzzle answers.
Every day at midnight, a new word is selected for all players around the world. The word is determined by the current date, so everyone gets the same puzzle. You have until midnight to solve it. Your progress is saved locally in your browser, so you can close the page and come back later to finish your game without losing your guesses.
Unlimited Mode lets you play as many puzzles as you want beyond the daily word. When you toggle Unlimited Mode on, a random word is selected from the word list and you can play immediately. After finishing, click the new game button to start another puzzle. Unlimited Mode games are not counted in your daily statistics to keep your streak and win rate accurate.
After completing the daily puzzle, a share button appears that copies your result to the clipboard as a grid of colored emoji squares. The share format shows your guess pattern without revealing the actual word, so your friends can see how you did without getting any spoilers. You can paste it into messages, social media posts, or anywhere else you like.
Yes. All your game statistics, including games played, win percentage, current streak, maximum streak, and guess distribution, are stored in your browser's local storage. This means your stats persist between visits as long as you use the same browser and do not clear your browsing data. Statistics are not synced across different devices or browsers.
Absolutely. Word Guess is fully responsive and works on any device with a modern web browser, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops. On mobile devices, you can use the on-screen keyboard to type your guesses. The layout automatically adapts to your screen size for the best possible experience on every device.