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.
Neograms
Decode a New Language Each Day.
What is Neograms?
Neograms is a daily puzzle game that asks players to decode phrases written in an invented language using English translations as clues. It uses a Rosetta Stone-style comparison format, and each day brings a new puzzle plus a separate bonus puzzle.
Editor takes
Invented languages level the playing field, but the daily puzzle only earns my respect if its pattern logic stays airtight from clue to clue.
There's a quiet word nerd thrill in parsing paired phrases like a well-turned clue — no dictionary, just pure pattern and wit.
Bonus puzzles are the real endgame; I'll keep decoding until every glyph feels as familiar as a fully completed save file.
Invented languages mean no traveller has a home-field advantage, though I'd love a map of where these glyphs supposedly live.
How to play Neograms
You study pairs of glyph sentences and their English translations, keeping in mind that the same glyph always represents the same word. Small marks above, beside, or below a glyph modify it the way an ending changes a word. Once you spot the patterns, you solve translation challenges by decoding glyphs into English and encoding English back into glyphs.
Tips & strategy
- Start by matching repeated glyphs to repeated English words in the clue pairs.
- Use the tap-to-colour feature to mark matching glyphs and words as you compare them.
- Pay attention to small marks around glyphs, since they likely change meaning like word endings do.
- Try both directions — decode and encode — because each checks a different understanding of the patterns.
- If you feel stuck, use Hints as a small nudge rather than guessing blindly.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know another language to play?
No. The puzzles use invented languages, so everyone starts from scratch.
How often does the puzzle update?
There is a daily puzzle and a separate bonus puzzle. The site shows the last 7 daily puzzles and bonus puzzles.
What does the Rosetta Stone format mean?
Each glyph sentence is paired with its English translation. You study the pairs, figure out the patterns, and then use what you learned to translate.
Are hints available?
Yes, the puzzle includes a Hints option intended to nudge you without spoiling the puzzle.
Is Neograms free?
The site text doesn't mention pricing, so check the site directly for current cost or subscription details.
Where to play
Play Neogramsneograms.app · free, new puzzle daily
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