Lexicle

What is Lexicle?

Lexicle is a daily word puzzle where you guess a five-letter mystery word based on its meaning rather than its spelling. Each guess tells you how semantically close you are to the target, like a 'hot or cold' game for word associations.

Editor takes

Lexicle turns the thesaurus into a playground, where every guess is a delicious dance of meaning rather than mere spelling.

The semantic hot-cold mechanic is a fresh twist, but with only 11 guesses and five-letter words, it demands precision that feels fair.

With daily puzzles, points for unused guesses, and a global leaderboard, Lexicle feeds my need to max out every streak and climb the ranks.

How to play Lexicle

You have 11 guesses to find the target word, which is always a five-letter noun. After each guess, the game indicates how close your word is in meaning to the answer and provides a new warm hint. Use these clues to narrow down the semantic field.

Tips & strategy

• Start with broad, common nouns to gauge the semantic distance.
• Pay attention to the hint given after each guess; it often points to a related concept.
• Think about synonyms, categories, and related ideas rather than spelling.
• If a guess is very close, consider near-synonyms or words in the same conceptual cluster.
• Use the daily puzzle's part of speech (e.g., noun) to focus your thinking.

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Where to play

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