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Word Guess
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— About the game
About Word Guess
Word Guess is a five-letter word puzzle inspired by the daily-word games that took over the internet a few years ago. You have six guesses to find the secret word. After each guess, the letters change colour to tell you which are in the right spot, which are in the word but in the wrong spot, and which are not in the word at all. Sounds simple. Plays deep.
The genius of the format is how much it teaches you about the English language without you noticing. Within a week of playing daily you have an instinctive feeling for which starting words give the best information, which common patterns repeat, and which letter combinations almost never appear. Vocabulary practice in disguise — and a genuinely fun one.
This Word Guess is free, browser-based and works equally well on phone and desktop. There is no time pressure and no sign-up. Your win streak is stored locally so the game remembers your run from session to session. It is one of the best games on the site for a calm, focused break that leaves you feeling slightly smarter than you started.
— How to play
How to play Word Guess
- Type any valid 5-letter word
- Enter to submit
- Backspace to delete
- Six attempts total
— Controls
Word Guess controls
Desktop (mouse & keyboard)
Use arrow keys, WASD, the mouse or spacebar where the game requires it. Specific controls match the "How to play" steps above — each step describes the exact input the game expects.
Mobile (touchscreen)
Tap, hold, swipe or drag — whichever your finger naturally does for the action described in the steps. Word Guess is mobile-first and works in portrait or landscape on any modern phone or tablet.
— Strategy & tips
How to win
- Start with a vowel-rich word — words like CRANE, SLATE or AUDIO are classic openers.
- Use your second guess to test five completely different letters from your first.
- Do not lock onto a single word early. Spread your information first, then narrow.
- Pay attention to letter position — yellow tells you the letter is there, just not in that spot.
- Save tricky letters (J, Q, V, X, Z) for confirmation guesses, not opening guesses.
— Game features
Why you'll love it
- Daily-style five-letter word puzzle
- Six guesses, colour-coded feedback
- Win streak saved locally between sessions
- Free, instant, works on phone and desktop
— Frequently asked questions
Word Guess FAQ
Is Word Guess free to play?
Yes. Word Guess is completely free to play on GameJadoo. There are no charges, no in-app purchases and no hidden costs.
Do I need to download Word Guess?
No download is needed. Word Guess is an HTML5 game that runs directly in your web browser — just open the page and play.
Can I play Word Guess on mobile?
Yes. Word Guess works on phones, tablets and computers. Open it in any modern browser to start playing.
Do I need an account to play Word Guess?
No sign-up or account is required. You can start playing Word Guess instantly.
— Strategy guides
Read our Word Guess guides
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