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.
Rhyme+Reason
Find the word that sounds like the first clue and fits the second.
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Play on rnr.kranzky.comWhat is Rhyme+Reason?
Rhyme+Reason is a word puzzle built around matching sound and meaning. Players get two clues for a single answer: one clue points to a word or phrase it sounds like, and the other clue suggests what the answer means. Combining the two leads to the solution.
Editor takes
A clever premise, but the two-clue structure hinges on whether the rhyme leads or misleads—fairness demands a consistent rule.
A second clue that stretches the meaning while the rhyme tickles the ear—that's the kind of wordplay I'd underline in ink.
How to play Rhyme+Reason
Start with the sound clue and say it out loud, thinking of words that are pronounced in the same way or very similarly. Then use the second clue as the definition of the target word. The correct answer is the word that fits both the sound cue and the meaning clue.
Tips & strategy
- Say the clues aloud — the answer is linked to pronunciation, not spelling.
- List several homophones or words that sound like the first clue before settling on one.
- Use the second clue to rule out soundalikes that don't match the given meaning.
- Consider whether the answer could be a compound or multi-word phrase, not just a single word.
- If you're stuck, write down every similarly sounding word you can think of and test each against the definition clue.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is Rhyme+Reason?
It's a word game where the answer sounds like one clue and also fits the meaning of another clue.
Does it have a daily puzzle schedule?
The available site text doesn't mention a schedule, so check the game page for whether new puzzles appear.
Is there an app or just the website?
No mobile app is mentioned in the provided information; the game appears to be playable in the browser at the given URL.
Is Rhyme+Reason free to play?
The site text doesn't mention a price or payment, so there is no indication that it costs anything.
Are strict rhyming rules involved?
The description focuses on words that sound like the first clue, so the key is pronunciation rather than formal rhyme schemes.
Where to play
Play Rhyme+Reasonrnr.kranzky.com · free, new puzzle daily
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