Daily Word

Today's word

Guess 1 of 6

Mitsy's honey jar

0 of 10 spoonfuls

Win a game and Mitsy gets some honey.

Handbook and rules

Game guide and details

Everything you need to know about Daily Word.

About Daily Word

Daily Word is a quiet word puzzle with a new word each day. Guess the secret five-letter word in six tries, and each guess tells you which letters are close. It is a daily word-guessing puzzle.

There is no timer and no account. Once today's word is done, you can play as many practice words as you like.

  • New word daily
  • Free to play
  • Phone, tablet and computer

How to play

  1. Type a five-letter word and press Enter. It does not have to be a clever one.
  2. A green tile means the letter is in the right place. A gold tile with a dot means it is in the word but in a different place. A grey tile means it is not in the word.
  3. Use the clues for your next guess. You have six.
  4. Find the word and Mitsy brings you some honey. Run out of guesses and he shows you the word and offers a sweet.
  5. The daily word changes at midnight on your own clock.

Mitsy's cosy tips

Friendly hints for Daily Word

  • Start with a word that has different letters and a few vowels.
  • A grey letter is not in the word, so skip it.
  • Move a gold letter to a new spot in your next guess.

Frequently asked questions

Simple answers for a calm play session

Is it the same word for everyone?

Yes, for everyone on the same date. It is picked from our own list using the date.

How does the honey work?

Finding the word in one to three guesses gives three spoonfuls, in four guesses gives two, and in five or six gives one. Missing it gives no honey, just a sweet. Ten spoonfuls fill his jar.

Can I play more than one word a day?

Yes. The daily word is once a day, but Play another word gives you a random word whenever you like.

Does it keep a streak?

No. It only counts how many words you have found on this device, and keeps today's guesses so a refresh does not lose them. Nothing is sent to us.

Is my guess checked against a word list?

No. Any five letters are accepted.

Is this a daily word guessing game?

Yes. There is one new five-letter word every day, you have six guesses, and the colours show which letters are right.

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