A daily puzzle to find the longest hidden word in the fewest guesses. Tap letters left to right across the grid, skipping any you like, to spell words.
DINGDLE
A daily game-show style phrase solver where letters reveal every 8 seconds. DING! in before the answer gives itself away!
What is DINGDLE?
Dingdle is a daily word puzzle that gives you one phrase to solve, with only its category revealed before you start. It works like a game-show buzzer round: letters appear one at a time, and you can DING whenever you think you know the answer. The goal is to solve the phrase before it fully reveals itself.
Editor takes
A wrong buzz costs two reveals — punishing, but it rewards restraint and reading the category before you commit.
Eight seconds per letter is theatrical, but the real pleasure is the phrase finally clicking into place.
Easy to drop into for a coffee break — one phrase, one shot, and the countdown keeps it moving.
It's like a game-show buzzer round for word nerds — the reveal is pure suspense and DINGing early feels like a deep-cut win.
How to play DINGDLE
Press Start to reveal the puzzle; after that, a new distinct letter appears in the phrase every eight seconds, everywhere it occurs. When you think you know the full phrase, hit DING and lock in your answer. A wrong guess costs two reveals, and if every letter appears before you solve, the puzzle counts as a loss.
Tips & strategy
- Use the category as your main clue before starting the reveal sequence.
- Wait until you have enough distinctive letters to feel confident about the entire phrase.
- Only DING when you know the full answer, since a wrong buzz-in costs two reveals.
- Watch where repeated letters show up — a single reveal exposes a letter everywhere in the phrase.
- Try to solve with fewer hints if you want to rank higher in the day's results.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dingdle free to play?
The daily puzzle appears to be free. An optional $5 Supporter purchase unlocks extras like a custom username, ad-free play when ads launch, and access to past puzzles.
How often does the puzzle update?
It is described as a daily challenge, with one new phrase puzzle each day.
Can I play old Dingdle puzzles?
Supporters can play any previously released puzzle in the Dingdle Archive. Non-supporters can only open released puzzles via direct links, while past puzzles require Supporter access.
What happens if I guess wrong?
Buzzing in commits you to an answer. A wrong answer immediately costs two reveals, meaning more letters appear in the phrase.
Can I compare results with friends?
Yes, you can follow a username to compare daily results. Scores stay hidden until you finish the puzzle.
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