About Word Guess
Daily five-letter word puzzles became a worldwide habit after Wordle went viral in 2022, and they remain hugely popular.
Word Guess gives you five words per game and three hearts, so you can keep playing beyond a single daily word.
Word Guess at a glance
| Genre | Word game |
|---|---|
| Price | Free, no download or sign-up |
| Controls | Keyboard or tap |
| Typical game length | 5 to 10 minutes for 5 words |
| Lives | 3 per game |
| Works on | Phones, tablets and computers, in any modern browser |
| Daily challenge | Yes, the same puzzle for everyone each day |
How to play Word Guess
- Type a word. Use the on-screen keyboard or your own.
- Press Enter. Colors appear.
- Read the clues. Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the word.
- Solve in 6 tries. Then move on to the next word.
Rules
- Five words per game.
- Failing a word costs a heart; 3 hearts per game.
Levels and difficulty
Five words per game drawn from a list of common English words.
Scoring
Fewer guesses score more: up to 300 points for a first-try solve. Daily challenge scores can be shared with friends.
Tips and strategy for Word Guess
- Start with a word full of common letters, such as CRANE or SLATE.
- Do not reuse gray letters.
- Move yellow letters to new positions to pin them down.
History of the game
The modern five-letter guessing format was popularized by Wordle, created by Josh Wardle and released in 2021.
How we built and tested Word Guess
We tested the color grading, including repeated letters, so a letter is only marked yellow as many times as it actually appears.
Frequently asked questions
Are guesses checked against a dictionary?
Any five letters are accepted, so you can use strategic guesses.
How many words are there per game?
Five.