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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)
Word Guess uses spacebar, Enter on desktop. The exact inputs for each action are listed in the "How to play" steps above.
Mobile (touchscreen)
On phone or tablet, Word Guess responds to tap and swipe as the steps describe — no on-screen joystick needed. Works in most modern browsers on any recent phone.
— Compatibility
Devices & browsers
Runs on
Any modern browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge) on Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, iOS or Android. No plugin or install is required.
Offline & PWA
Once loaded, gameplay does not require a constant internet connection. GameJadoo can also be installed as a Progressive Web App from your browser's menu for home-screen access.
— 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
How do you play Word Guess?
Word Guess is a word game. To get started: Type any valid 5-letter word The complete step-by-step controls are listed under "How to play" above.
Is Word Guess free to play?
Yes. Word Guess is free to play on GameJadoo — no charges, no in-app purchases, no sign-up.
Do I need to download Word Guess?
No. Word Guess is an HTML5 browser game — it runs directly in your web browser without any download or plugin.
Can I play Word Guess on a phone or Chromebook?
Yes. Word Guess runs in any modern browser on phone, tablet, laptop or Chromebook.
— Strategy guides
Read our Word Guess guides
- Wordle Strategy — Best Starting Words & Tips (2026)
A complete Wordle strategy guide for 2026 — the best starting words (CRANE, SLATE, AUDIO), second-guess theory, and the endgame patterns that solve any daily.
- Best Free Games for School and Office (No Install Needed)
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- The Science of Casual Games: Why We Can't Stop Playing Snake, 2048, and Wordle
A 3,200-word deep dive into the psychology and design principles that make casual browser games so compulsively replayable. What Snake, 2048, Wordle and Tetris all share.
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