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.
Flaminguist
Make up new words together! Each day, a made-up word with real English etymology is published. You get to submit your clever/creative/funny definition. The community votes on the best one
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Play on flaminguist.comWhat is Flaminguist?
Flaminguist is a daily word game where players invent definitions for a made-up word that is published each day. The word is constructed with real English etymology, and the community votes on the best definitions. Over time, the winning entries build an all-time dictionary of these newly coined terms.
Editor takes
A clever premise, but a daily made-up word lives or dies by its etymology — let's hope the voting rewards rigor, not just the loudest pun.
I'll take a made-up word with honest roots and a witty definition over a stale crossword clue any day — and I'll savor the community's best lines.
How to play Flaminguist
Each day, a new made-up word is revealed on the site. Players submit their own clever or creative definitions, then browse and vote on the definitions submitted by others. The most popular definitions are featured and eventually added to the game's glossary.
Tips & strategy
- Study the word's roots and affixes to craft a definition that sounds plausible and etymologically grounded.
- Lean into humor or wordplay—clever, unexpected definitions tend to stand out in voting.
- Vote thoughtfully on others' entries; supporting strong definitions can help shape the community dictionary.
- Check the glossary regularly to see past winning definitions and get a sense of what resonates with the community.
- Submit early in the day to give your definition more time to gather votes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Flaminguist free to play?
Yes, the game appears to be free to play, with no mention of paid features or subscriptions.
How often is a new word published?
A new made-up word is published every day, following the daily puzzle format.
Do I need an account to play?
Yes, the site includes authentication pages, so you'll need to sign up or log in to submit definitions and vote.
Can I see previous words and definitions?
Yes, there is a glossary page that collects the community's accepted definitions over time.
How are the best definitions chosen?
The community votes on each day's submissions, and the highest-voted definitions are highlighted and added to the dictionary.
Where to play
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