What Is Word Guess?
Word Guess is a daily word puzzle where you have six attempts to figure out a hidden five-letter word. After each guess, colored tiles reveal how close you are: green means the letter is correct and in the right spot, yellow means it's in the word but in the wrong position, and gray means it's not in the word at all. It's a game of deduction, vocabulary, and process of elimination that took the world by storm.
How to Play Word Guess
- Type a five-letter word and press Enter to submit your guess.
- Green tiles show letters that are correct and in the right position.
- Yellow tiles show letters that are in the word but in a different position.
- Gray tiles show letters that are not in the word at all.
- Use the color feedback to narrow down your next guess.
- You have six attempts to find the hidden word.
Basic Rules
- Guesses must be valid five-letter words.
- You have exactly six attempts per puzzle.
- Letters can appear more than once in the answer.
- The on-screen keyboard updates with color-coded letter states.
- Green = right letter, right position. Yellow = right letter, wrong position. Gray = letter not in word.
Strategy Tips for Beginners
- Start with a word that has common letters like CRANE, STARE, or SLATE.
- Use your second guess to test different common letters, don't repeat greens.
- Eliminate vowels early — every word needs at least one.
- Pay attention to yellow letters — they tell you both what's in the word AND where it isn't.
- By guess 3 or 4, you should have enough info to narrow it down significantly.
Real Examples of Gameplay
Elimination
You guess CRANE. C is gray, R is yellow, A is green (position 3), N is gray, E is gray. Now you know A is in position 3 and C/N/E aren't in the word.
Closing In
You try TRAIL. R is green (position 2), A is green, I is yellow, L is green. With R-A-_-L and I somewhere, you guess GRAIL — all green!
Variations of Word Guess
- Classic (5 letters): Standard five-letter word puzzle with six guesses.
- Hard Mode: All revealed hints must be used in subsequent guesses.
Why People Love Word Guess
- Word Guess is brilliantly simple yet deeply satisfying. Each guess provides new information.
- The process of elimination creates genuine detective-work excitement.
- The six-guess limit adds pressure without frustration. It's the perfect daily brain teaser.
Play Word Guess Online for Free
Play Word Guess free in your browser — no account needed. Guess the five-letter word in six tries using color-coded clues. A new word is available every time you play. Challenge yourself and improve your vocabulary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best starting word?
Words with common letters and no repeats work best. Popular choices include CRANE, SLATE, STARE, and ADIEU (for vowel coverage). The key is testing as many common letters as possible with your first guess.
Can letters repeat in the answer?
Yes! The answer can have duplicate letters. For example, APPLE has two P's. Keep this in mind when interpreting yellow and green clues.
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Word Guess turns vocabulary into a daily puzzle adventure. Six guesses, five letters, unlimited satisfaction. Start guessing and see how quickly you can crack the code.