WORD GUESS

Guess the hidden word in 6 tries.

Word Guess is the newest game in Luma Words. Type a 5-letter word, read the colors, and close in until the hidden word lights up green. Then do it again tomorrow with everyone else.

  • 6 tries
  • A daily word for everyone
  • Duel a friend
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How Word Guess works

Type any real 5-letter word as your first guess. Every tile then changes color to tell you how close you are.

Use what each row tells you on the next one: keep the greens where they are, move the golds somewhere new and stay away from the greys. You have 6 tries to crack it.

  • Green: right letter, right spot
  • Gold: in the word, but somewhere else
  • Grey: not in the word at all
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One daily word, or as many as you like

The daily word is the same for everyone that day, so you can compare notes, share your result and keep your win streak alive.

Want more? Pick your own word length and level and keep going. Short words for a quick round, long ones when you fancy a proper think.

Or make it personal with a Word Duel: same word, two boards, fewest guesses wins. Your friend can jump in without an account.

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Tips for cracking it faster

Open with a word full of common letters and no repeats, like CRANE, SLATE or ROAST. Your first row is for gathering clues, not for winning.

Got a gold letter? Your next guess should move it, not keep it in the same spot. And remember that letters can repeat: ANNOY has two Ns.

FAQ

Common questions

Quick answers before your first swipe.

How many tries do you get in Word Guess?

6 for a 5-letter word, and that includes the daily word. Longer words come with a few extra tries.

What do the green and gold tiles mean?

Green means the letter is in the word and in the right spot. Gold means the letter is in the word but in a different spot. Grey means it isn't in the word at all.

Can I play Word Guess with a friend?

Yes. Start a Word Duel and send your friend the link: you both get the same word on your own boards, and whoever needs the fewest guesses wins. Your friend doesn't need an account to join.

Is Word Guess free?

Yes. It's part of Luma Words, which is free on iPhone and Android, alongside 2,700+ Word Wheel levels, Balloon Pop, crosswords and a daily riddle.

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