Word Guess
Guess the hidden five-letter word in six tries — play unlimited rounds or take on today's daily puzzle.
How to play Word Guess
Word Guess is a free online word guessing game. Each round hides one common five-letter word, and your job is to find it in six guesses or fewer. Every guess must be a real English word — after you press Enter, the tiles show you how close you are:
- Green — right letter, right position.
- Yellow — the letter is in the word, but somewhere else.
- Gray — the letter is not in the word.
Start with a word rich in common vowels and consonants (like RAISE or SLATE), use the colored feedback to narrow things down, and watch the on-screen keyboard — it remembers every letter you have ruled in or out.
Unlimited word guessing, plus a daily challenge
Most daily word games stop after one puzzle. The Den doesn't: hitUnlimited for endless practice rounds with a new hidden word every time, or play the Daily puzzle — the same word for everyone, refreshed each midnight — and build your streak. Your win rate, streak, and guess distribution are saved on your device.
Want a different challenge? The Den also has 4-letter, 6-letter and 7-letter word guess games, or you can learn winning openers in our strategy guide.
Frequently asked questions
How do you play Word Guess?
Type any valid five-letter word and press Enter. Green tiles mean the letter is correct and in the right spot, yellow tiles mean the letter is in the word but in a different spot, and gray tiles mean the letter is not in the word at all. You have six tries to guess the hidden word.
Is Word Guess really unlimited?
Yes. In Unlimited mode you can play as many word guessing rounds as you like — no daily cap, no waiting until tomorrow. If you prefer one shared puzzle per day, switch to the Daily tab.
What is the difference between Daily and Unlimited mode?
The Daily puzzle is the same hidden word for every player and changes at midnight local time — great for streaks and comparing results with friends. Unlimited mode gives you a brand-new random word every round, perfect for practice.
Do I need an account or app to play?
No account, no app, no download. Word Guess runs free in any browser on phone, tablet, or desktop. Your stats and streak are saved on your device automatically.