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WERD

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Guess a curious English word letter by letter from one clue, with four wrong letters allowed.

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Today's WERD #57: the cryptic clue 'A miniature metal helmet takes the sting out of an impatient needle.' above seven blank letters and an on-screen keyboard

WERD gives you a single descriptive clue and a row of blanks for a less common English word. You pick letters one at a time; right ones fill in, and each wrong one uses up one of four attempts. When the game ends, win or lose, you see the word's definition.

About WERD

WERD is a free daily word game that mixes hangman with a vocabulary lesson. Each numbered puzzle hides one curious English word, often one you might not use every day, and gives you a short clue that describes it in a roundabout way, such as something the sea delivers after a storm.

The word appears as a row of blanks with a count of letters found. You choose letters from the on-screen keyboard or type them. Correct letters appear in every place they belong. A wrong letter costs one of your four attempts, shown as circles, and losing all four ends the game. A timer runs while you play.

Whether or not you solve it, the game ends by showing the word's definition, so you always learn something. A new word appears every day for everyone.

It suits word lovers who like a gentle clue and a short daily puzzle that teaches a new word.

How to play WERD

  1. Open today's WERD and read the clue.
  2. Count the blanks to see how long the word is.
  3. Choose a letter; if it is in the word, it fills in.
  4. Avoid wrong letters; you only have four.
  5. Finish the word, then read its definition.

Tips

  • Start with common vowels such as E and A to reveal the word's shape.
  • Read the clue as a description of meaning, then think of uncommon synonyms.
  • Use letter patterns like -ED, -ING or -ION once the length is clear.

Questions

Is WERD a daily game?

Yes. There is one numbered word a day, the same for everyone.

How many mistakes can I make?

Four wrong letters.

Do I learn the meaning?

Yes, the definition appears when the game ends.

Is it free?

Yes, it plays free in the browser.

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