Word Guess - a free daily-style word puzzle game

Word Guess is a free browser word puzzle where you guess a hidden 5-letter word in 6 tries, with color-coded feedback after every guess. Just open this page and play, nothing to download or sign up for.

How to Play

• Type a 5-letter word using your keyboard or the on-screen keys.
• Press Enter to submit your guess - it must be a real word.
• Green means that letter is correct and in the right spot.
• Yellow means that letter is in the word, but in the wrong spot.
• Gray means that letter is not in the word at all.
• Guess the word within 6 tries to win.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you play Word Guess?

Type a 5-letter word and press Enter. Each guess must be a real word. After submitting, each letter turns green if it is correct and in the right spot, yellow if it is in the word but the wrong spot, or gray if it is not in the word at all.

What are the controls for Word Guess?

Type letters on your physical keyboard, or click the on-screen keyboard. Press Enter or click ENTER to submit a guess, and Backspace or DEL to delete a letter.

Is Word Guess free to play?

Yes, Word Guess is completely free, with no account, login, or app download required.

Does Word Guess save my progress?

Your win count is saved in this browser via localStorage, but each round picks a fresh random word - there is no daily-puzzle limit, so you can play as many rounds as you like.

How many guesses do I get in Word Guess?

You get 6 tries to guess the hidden 5-letter word before the round ends and the answer is revealed.