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Word Guess

Guess the 5-letter word in 6 tries

Hard Mode(off)
CorrectWrong spotNot in word

How to Play

  • 1. Guess the word Type a valid 5-letter word and press Enter.
  • 2. Check the colors Green = correct letter in the right spot. Yellow = correct letter in the wrong spot. Gray = letter not in the word.
  • 3. Six tries Use the color clues to narrow down the answer. You have 6 guesses to find the word.
  • 4. Use the keyboard Type with your physical keyboard or tap the on-screen keys. The keyboard colors update to show which letters you've tried.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Word Guess

How do I play Word Guess?
Guess the hidden 5-letter word in 6 tries. After each guess, letters turn green (correct position), yellow (in the word but wrong position), or gray (not in the word). Use the clues to narrow down the answer.
Is Word Guess like Wordle?
Yes! Word Guess has a daily puzzle (same word for everyone, just like Wordle) plus an unlimited random mode. Play the daily, share your emoji grid, then keep playing in random mode!
What is a good starting word for Word Guess?
Words with common letters like CRANE, SLATE, ADIEU, or RAISE are great starters. They cover frequent consonants and vowels to give you the most information.
Is Word Guess free to play?
Yes! Word Guess on PlayBrain is completely free with unlimited games. No downloads, accounts, or payments required.
Can I play Word Guess on my phone?
Yes! The game has a built-in on-screen keyboard optimized for mobile play. Works on any phone or tablet browser.
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About Word Guess

Word Guess belongs to the family of deductive word puzzles popularized by Wordle, which software engineer Josh Wardle originally built as a personal gift for his partner in 2021 before it went viral and was acquired by The New York Times. The format taps into a powerful psychological loop: each guess simultaneously narrows the solution space and rewards you with color-coded feedback. Information theory plays a central role in optimal play, because the best opening words are those that eliminate the largest number of possibilities regardless of the answer. PlayBrain's Word Guess features a daily puzzle with the same word for every player, perfect for friendly competition, plus an unlimited random mode so you can keep practicing without waiting for tomorrow. The on-screen keyboard tracks letter states across guesses, and your streak and solve-distribution stats are saved locally.

How to Play

  1. Type a valid five-letter word using your keyboard or the on-screen keys and press Enter to submit your guess.
  2. After each guess, tiles change color: green means the letter is correct and in the right spot, yellow means it is in the word but in the wrong position, and gray means it is not in the word at all.
  3. Use the feedback to refine your next guess. Eliminate gray letters and reposition yellow ones to zero in on the answer.
  4. Solve the word within six attempts to keep your streak alive. Share your emoji result grid with friends to compare strategies.