HOW TO PLAY

Daily Word is a simple daily word puzzle with one goal: guess the hidden 5-letter word in 6 attempts. Each day brings a new puzzle, so you can drop in for a quick challenge and come back tomorrow for a fresh round.

If you are new to word puzzles, do not worry. The rules are straightforward, and the feedback after each guess helps guide your next move. It is designed for fast, satisfying play in the browser with no signup required.

Quick rules

• The puzzle word is exactly a 5-letter word.
• You have 6 attempts to guess it.
• Each guess must be a real word.
• After every guess, each letter gets feedback: correct, present, or absent.
• There is one puzzle per day for everyone.

Understanding feedback tiles

After you submit a guess, each letter is marked with one of three feedback results:

• Correct means the letter is in the word and in the correct position.
• Present means the letter appears in the word but is in a different position.
• Absent means the letter does not appear in the word at all.

Use these clues to refine your next guess. A letter can only be correct or present if it exists in the answer, so pay attention to which positions are locked in and which letters should be moved around.

What makes it daily

The game uses a daily puzzle concept: everyone gets the same word each day, and the puzzle changes once per day. That means you can compare results with friends and still have a fresh challenge tomorrow. Your progress resets for the next daily word, so each day starts clean.

Tips for better guesses

A good start can make the rest of the game easier. Try to pick a first guess that gives you a broad look at common letters and vowel positions. From there, use the feedback to narrow the options.

• Mix common vowels and consonants early to gather more information.
• Use the feedback to eliminate letters that are absent.
• Move present letters to new positions in the next guess.
• Lock in correct letters and build around them.
• Avoid repeating letters that have already been marked absent.

Example flow

Suppose your first guess includes letters that are marked correct and present. Keep the correct letters in place, move the present letters to new spots, and try to include new letters that have not been tested yet. This step-by-step approach is the fastest way to reach the answer within 6 attempts.

Play at your own pace

Daily Word is meant to be quick and relaxing. Some players solve the puzzle in a couple of minutes; others enjoy taking their time. There is no timer and no pressure. The goal is to have a short, satisfying challenge each day.

Ready to play? Head back to the game and try today’s puzzle.