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Word Guess is a free word guessing puzzle that plays instantly in your browser on phones, tablets and computers, with no download, sign-up or ads. Find the hidden word in six guesses; green = right spot, orange = elsewhere in the word, grey = not in the word.

Word Guess at a glance
What it isWord guessing puzzle
This page6-letter words, six guesses, daily word plus unlimited play
GoalFind the hidden word in six guesses; green = right spot, orange = elsewhere in the word, grey = not in the word
ModesDaily word (the same for everyone, new at local midnight) and unlimited play; 4, 5 or 6 letters
ControlsOn-screen keyboard or your own keyboard; Enter to guess, Backspace to delete
Players1
PriceFree, no ads, no sign-up, no download
Works onPhones, tablets and computers, in any modern browser

Strategy guide: Best Starting Words for Word Guess (and How to Use Them)

Word lengths compared

Word lengths compared
LengthGuesses allowedAccepted wordsPossible answersDaily word
4 letters63,903465Yes, plus unlimited
5 letters68,636617Yes, plus unlimited
6 letters615,232393Yes, plus unlimited

A bigger word, a bigger puzzle

With six letters, a single guess can reveal a lot, but the space of possible answers is much larger. The best players treat the first two guesses as scouting: cover as many common letters as possible, then start placing them.

Tips for six letters

  • Scout with two different words. A pair like STOLEN and CHAIRS tests eleven common letters in two guesses.
  • Think in chunks. Endings like -ER, -LE, -ON and -ET, and pairs like CH, SH, TH and ST, are far more common than single letters suggest.
  • Use the keyboard. The coloured keys show what is left; build candidates only from letters that are still possible.

Prefer something quicker? Play the daily five-letter word or four letters.

How to play Word Guess (6 letters)

  1. 1

    Type a guess

    Enter any real six-letter word with the on-screen or physical keyboard, then press Enter.

  2. 2

    Read the colours

    Green means right letter, right spot. Orange means the letter is in the word elsewhere. Grey means it is not in the word.

  3. 3

    Look for word parts

    Six-letter words often contain common endings and beginnings such as -ER, -LE, -ING, RE- or UN-.

  4. 4

    Solve in six

    You still have only six guesses, so every one needs to count.

Other word lengths

  • Word Guess, 4 letters

    The quick version. Four letters, six guesses, a new daily word every day.

  • Word Guess, 5 letters

    Find the hidden five-letter word in six guesses. One daily word for everyone, plus unlimited practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is six letters harder?

Usually, yes. Each guess gives more clues, but there are many more possible words and only six guesses to find the right one.

How many guesses are accepted?

Over 15,000 six-letter English words are accepted as guesses. The answers are common, everyday words.

Does the six-letter game have its own streak?

Yes. Each word length keeps its own daily word, stats and streak.

Can I practise without affecting my streak?

Yes. Unlimited games have separate stats, so practise as much as you like.

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