Fourbe
Rate itFour clues. One hidden subject.
on dailyworder.com
Fourbe is the lead game on Daily Worder: each day you solve four hand-written clues, typing every answer letter by letter, then name the subject that links them. Grounds, Java, filters and Sunday roast, say, all point to coffee. A clean sweep scores 6,000 points.
About Fourbe
Fourbe comes from Daily Worder, a small set of daily word games by Robert Bartley that launched in spring 2026 on the web and as an app for iPhone and Android. Every puzzle is written by a person, and the daily ones are free with no ads and no account needed.
A day's Fourbe has four rounds. Each gives you one clue, often a pun or a sideways definition, and you type the answer letter by letter. There is no backspace: every letter you commit is final, so you think before you type. Each round is worth up to 1,000 points.
The twist is the fifth answer. The four clues share a hidden subject, and once you have solved them (or given up on some) you name it in the Fourbe round, with three hints on offer at the cost of a guess each. In the game's own example the answers GROUNDS, JAVA, FILTERS and SUNDAY ROAST all lead to COFFEE. Get everything right and you score a perfect 6,000.
It suits players who like crossword clues and trivia more than letter-guessing: there is no grid and no coloured tiles, just a clue, a keyboard and the slow suspicion that the four answers have something in common. A paid premium account opens the archive of past dailies, more Fourbe puzzles and endless modes.
How to play Fourbe
- Read the first clue and type its answer one letter at a time; letters cannot be taken back.
- Move on through the four clues, scoring up to 1,000 points for each.
- Look at the four answers together and work out the hidden subject they share.
- Name the subject in the Fourbe round, using up to three hints if you need them (each costs a guess).
- Share your score and come back after 5 AM Eastern for the next puzzle.
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Tips
- Read every clue before you type anything: the hidden subject often makes a hard clue easy.
- Clues are frequently puns, so try the sideways reading of a word as well as the plain one.
- Because there is no backspace, count the letter tiles and be sure of the spelling before you start.
Questions
When does a new Fourbe come out?
Every day at 5 AM US Eastern Time.
Is Fourbe free?
Yes. The daily puzzle is free with no ads and no account; a paid premium account adds extra puzzle packs and modes.
Can I play past Fourbe puzzles?
Yes, with a premium account. The store listings name archives among what the paid account adds, beside more Fourbe puzzles and endless modes.
Where can I play it?
In the browser at dailyworder.com and in the Daily Worder app for iPhone and Android.
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