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.
Dowsle
Find today's secret word by guessing words and seeing how close they are by both meaning and spelling.
What is Dowsle?
Dowsle is a daily word puzzle where you try to uncover a secret word by making guesses. Each guess is scored on two separate axes: how close it is in meaning and how close it is in spelling to the target word.
How to play Dowsle
Enter any word as a guess and observe the feedback for both meaning and spelling. Use that feedback to refine your next guesses, balancing both dimensions until you find the day's secret word.
Tips & strategy
- Start with a common word to get a baseline for both meaning and spelling.
- Pay attention to both scores; a word can be close in spelling but far in meaning, or vice versa.
- Think of synonyms and related terms to improve your meaning score.
- Consider words that share prefixes, suffixes, or letter patterns to improve your spelling score.
- Use the dictionary toggle if you need help understanding word relationships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dowsle free to play?
Yes, Dowsle is free to play in your web browser.
How often does a new puzzle appear?
A new puzzle is available each day, similar to other daily word games.
Do I need an app to play?
No, Dowsle runs entirely in the browser and does not require an app.
Are there hints available?
The game provides separate meaning and spelling hints to help you along.
Can I see my past results?
The site includes features like 'Yesterday's News' and a 'Trophy Wall' to track your history and achievements.
Where to play
Play Dowsledowsle.com · free, new puzzle daily
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