Wordy: a five-letter word guessing game
Wordy is a word guessing game built around one hidden five-letter word. You type a guess, and every letter is colored to show whether it is in the word and in the right place. Each guess narrows the options until you can name the word.
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How to play
- Type a five-letter word on the on-screen keyboard and press Enter.
- Read the colors: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the word but in a different spot.
- Letters that stay uncolored are not in the word at all; the keyboard keeps track of them for you.
- Use the clues to make a better guess and guess the word in as few tries as you can.
What it exercises
As a word puzzle, Wordy is part vocabulary, part detective work.
Deductive reasoning
Every colored letter rules words in or out. Combining the clues from several rows is how you close in on the answer.
Vocabulary
You search your memory for words that fit a pattern such as a known second letter and a yellow E, which keeps your word knowledge in use.
Strategy
A good opening guess tests common letters. Choosing guesses that reveal the most, rather than the likeliest answer, is a skill you build over time.
Tips
- Open with a word that has several different common letters, such as two vowels and a mix of frequent consonants.
- Do not reuse letters you already know are absent; the shaded keys show which ones those are.
- A yellow letter tells you two things: it belongs in the word, and not in that position.
- Remember that letters can repeat. If you are stuck, try a guess with a double letter.
- Before you type, say the pattern to yourself, for example: starts with S, has an R, no A.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this word guessing game online?
Yes. Wordy is a word game online that runs in your browser on a phone, tablet or computer. It is free and has no ads; you sign in with a free Cleverini account to play and keep your level.
What are the rules of a 5 letter word game?
There is one secret word of five letters. After each guess you see which letters are correct and in place (green), which are in the word but elsewhere (yellow) and which are not in it. You use that feedback to guess again.
Is there a word guessing game with friends?
Wordy has a multiplayer mode that matches you against another player, as well as a single player mode for practice.
What is a good strategy for a word guessing game with clues?
Use your first one or two guesses to test many different letters, then switch to words that fit every clue you have. Placing green letters and moving yellow ones to new positions narrows the list fast.
Is Wordy good for vocabulary?
It keeps you looking for real words that match a pattern, which is a pleasant way to exercise the vocabulary you already have. We make no promises beyond that.
Ready for a round?
It opens in your browser. A free Cleverini account keeps your level and lets you play with friends.
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