Cluword

What is Cluword?

Cluword is a free daily word puzzle that blends Wordle-style letter feedback with cryptic, crossword-style clues. Each day brings a new hidden word, and players have five attempts to solve it. The puzzle includes up to four progressive hints for extra help.

Editor takes

Cluword's real twist is that hints cost a guess, which makes every extra clue a tactical trade-off rather than a handout.

The joy here is untangling a neat cryptic clue while letter tiles nudge you along—proper wordplay without the smugness.

Perfect for a coffee break: one cryptic clue, five guesses, and you're done—no account, no fuss.

How to play Cluword

Read the cryptic clue carefully, then type a guess of the fixed word length. After each guess, green tiles show correct letters in the right position, amber tiles show correct letters in the wrong position, and grey tiles show letters not in the word. If you need help, you can unlock extra clues, but each hint costs one of your guesses.

Tips & strategy

• Read the clue before guessing — it often points to the word's meaning or wordplay.
• Use hints only when you're stuck, since each hint reduces your remaining guesses.
• Pay close attention to green tiles to lock in correct letters and positions early.
• Use amber letters to test alternative placements while avoiding repeated grey letters.
• Remember the difficulty changes by day: easier early in the week, harder from Friday through Sunday.

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Where to play

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