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About Word Guess: Daily Word Puzzle
Challenge your vocabulary and deduction skills with Word Guess, a highly addictive, browser-based 5-letter word puzzle game inspired by the global phenomenon of daily word games. Built entirely with pure HTML5, CSS3, and vanilla JavaScript, this game delivers a sleek, fast, and beautifully animated experience directly in your web browser—no downloads, no accounts, and no intrusive ads. The game offers two distinct modes to suit your mood. Play the Daily Word to solve the exact same puzzle as everyone else around the world, or switch to Practice Mode for endless, randomized 5-letter word challenges. As you type your guesses, the game provides instant, color-coded visual feedback: green tiles mean the letter is in the correct spot, yellow means the letter is in the word but in the wrong spot, and gray means the letter is not in the word at all. Featuring smooth CSS animations—including satisfying tile flips on reveal and shake effects for invalid words—a fully interactive on-screen keyboard that tracks your discovered letters, and full physical keyboard support, the gameplay is incredibly fluid. Your statistics, including total games played, win percentage, and current win streak, are automatically saved to your browser's local storage. Designed with 100% privacy in mind, all game logic and data storage happen locally on your device. No data is ever transmitted to external servers. Whether you have five minutes for your daily brain teaser or want to binge-play practice rounds, Word Guess delivers pure, focused, and rewarding word-puzzle fun.
How to use Word Guess: Daily Word Puzzle
- Click the "📅 Daily Word" or "🎲 New Word" button on the start screen to begin your puzzle.
- Type a valid 5-letter word using your physical keyboard or by clicking the letters on the on-screen keyboard.
- Press Enter (or click the Enter button) to submit your guess.
- Watch the tiles flip to reveal your color-coded hints:
- 🟩 Green: Correct letter in the correct spot.
- 🟨 Yellow: Correct letter, but in the wrong spot.
- ⬛ Gray: Letter is not in the secret word.
- Use the hints to deduce the secret word and adjust your next guess accordingly. The on-screen keyboard will also update with colors to help you track which letters you've already tried.
- You have a maximum of 6 tries to guess the word.
- If you win or run out of tries, a results screen will appear showing your stats (Played, Win %, Streak) and the secret word. Click "🎲 New Word" for a random practice game or "📅 Daily Word" to return to the daily challenge.
Frequently asked questions
Is Word Guess free and private?
Yes, it is 100% free to play. All game logic and statistics tracking run locally in your browser, meaning no personal data or gameplay history is uploaded to external servers.
What is the difference between Daily and Practice modes?
The Daily Word generates the exact same secret word for every player based on the current date, allowing you to compare scores with friends. Practice Mode selects a random 5-letter word from the dictionary for endless replayability.
How does the game know if my word is valid?
The game checks your submission against a built-in dictionary of valid 5-letter English words. If you type a word that isn't on the list, the row will shake and display a "Not in word list" warning.
Are my stats and win streaks saved?
Yes, your total games played, win percentage, and current win streak are automatically saved to your browser's local storage. They will persist even if you close the tab or refresh the page.
Can I play using my computer's physical keyboard?
Absolutely! You can type letters, use the Backspace key to delete, and press Enter to submit your guess without ever needing to click the on-screen keyboard.
What happens if I get a yellow letter?
A yellow letter means that specific letter exists somewhere in the secret word, but you have placed it in the wrong position. You must use it in a different spot in your next guess.
Does the game support mobile devices?
Yes, the interface is fully responsive and touch-optimized. The on-screen keyboard is perfectly sized for smartphones and tablets, providing a seamless mobile gaming experience.
What happens if I use the same letter twice in a guess?
The game's evaluation logic is smart! If the secret word only contains one 'E', and you guess a word with two 'E's, only one will turn yellow or green, and the other will correctly turn gray.