Odd Word Out
Rate itFour words, three connected: tap the odd one out, five rounds a day.
on wordunscrambler.net
Odd Word Out is a quick daily word puzzle on WordUnscrambler. Each of the day's five rounds shows four words, three of which share a hidden connection, and you tap the one that does not belong. Rounds get harder through the day's set, quick answers earn bonus points, and an Endless mode runs beside the daily.
About Odd Word Out
Odd Word Out shows four words at a time, such as basket, piano, drum and guitar, and asks which one does not belong. Three share a hidden connection; the fourth does not. After your pick the connection is revealed with a short fact, and the game moves to the next round.
The Daily Puzzle is five rounds, numbered by day and the same for everyone: two easy, two medium and one hard, worth 1, 2 and 3 points. You get one chance per round, and speed counts: answering in under 3 seconds adds 3 points, under 5 adds 2 and under 10 adds 1. Getting all five right adds a 5 point bonus, for a maximum of 29. The site's tips warn about trick categories, where tomatoes are fruits, peanuts are legumes and whales are mammals.
Endless Mode deals random puzzles that get harder as you go, with three lives and two tries per puzzle. The game keeps statistics and a streak, has a share button, and needs no account. It runs on the WordUnscrambler site, which shows Google ads around the game: a banner under the board on a phone and an overlay ad on a desktop.
How to play Odd Word Out
- Choose Daily Puzzle.
- Read the four words and work out what three of them share.
- Tap the word that does not belong; you get one chance per round.
- See the connection revealed, then go on through all five rounds, which get harder.
- Answer quickly for speed bonuses, and share your score at the end.
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Tips
- On easy rounds trust your first instinct: speed is worth up to 3 extra points.
- On the hard round take your time, since it is worth the most base points.
- Look for the broadest category first, then check for a more specific one.
- Watch for trick categories, such as foods people call vegetables that are really fruits.
Questions
How many rounds are in the Odd Word Out daily?
Five: two easy, two medium and one hard, the same for everyone.
How is it scored?
Easy rounds are worth 1 point, medium 2 and hard 3, plus up to 3 for speed and a 5 point bonus for a perfect day, up to 29 points.
Is there a mode without a daily limit?
Yes. Endless Mode gives random puzzles with three lives and two tries each.
Is it free?
Yes, with ads on the page and no account needed.
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