The Goal
A secret 5-letter word is hidden behind four cryptic clues. Reveal one clue at a time and guess the word. The fewer extra clues you need, the higher your score. You have 6 guesses total.
Scoring
GeniusSolved with only the first clue
BrilliantRevealed 1 extra clue
GoodRevealed 2 extra clues
SolvedRevealed 3 extra clues
The 4 Clue Types
Double Definition
Two separate definitions of the same word placed side by side.
"Organ of love, or a card suit (5)"
Both meanings point to HEART.
Anagram
The letters of a given word or phrase are rearranged to form the answer. Look for indicator words like mix, jumble, scramble, rearrange.
"Jumble EARTH to find what beats inside you (5)"
E-A-R-T-H rearranged = HEART.
Hidden Word
The answer is spelled out consecutively within the clue itself. Look for phrases like inside, within, hiding in, found in.
"Hiding in 'the artisan's craft' (5)"
tHEARTisan — the answer runs across two words.
Charade
The answer is built by joining smaller parts together in sequence, like a word equation.
"HE joined with ART — what beats inside you (5)"
HE + ART = HEART.
Tips
You have 6 guesses total — use them wisely. Running out means a loss.
Reveal the next clue by clicking the card below, or press Enter with an empty input.
Clue types are always shown — use them to guide your thinking.
Everyone gets the same puzzle each day. A new word drops at midnight.
Share your result with the copy button — no spoilers included.