Word Mystery

Game Rules & Tutorial

A confidential message has arrived. Five letters conceal the truth. Decode them one by one and crack the case.

How to Play

  • You have 6 attempts to guess the hidden 5-letter word.
  • Type your guess into the grid and press Enter.
  • Colors reveal how close you are:
A
= Correct letter, correct position
B
= Correct letter, wrong position
C
= Letter not in the word

Controls

  • Keyboard: Type letters directly
  • On-screen keyboard: Tap letters
  • Enter: Submit your guess
  • Backspace: Delete last letter

Example

C
R
I
M
E

C, M, E are correct • I is in the word but wrong position • R is not in the word

Tips for Solving the Case

  • • Start with common detective terms
  • • Use letter elimination strategically
  • • Pay attention to vowel positions
  • • The clue is always precise and unique

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is Word Mystery (Daily 5)?

Word Mystery is a detective-themed word guessing game where you have 6 attempts to guess a hidden 5-letter word. Each guess reveals clues about which letters are correct.

Q:How do I play Word Mystery?

Type a 5-letter word and press Enter. Green tiles mean the letter is correct and in the right position. Blue tiles mean the letter is in the word but wrong position. Gray tiles mean the letter is not in the word.

Q:Is there a new puzzle every day?

Yes! A new Word Mystery puzzle is available every day at midnight UTC. Complete daily puzzles to build your streak and earn achievements.

Q:What happens if I don't guess the word in 6 tries?

If you don't guess the word within 6 attempts, the case is marked as 'failed' and the correct word is revealed. You can try again tomorrow with a new puzzle.

Q:Can I play Word Mystery on mobile?

Yes! Word Mystery is fully responsive and works on all devices including smartphones and tablets. Use the on-screen keyboard or your device keyboard to play.

Q:How do streaks work?

Complete at least one daily puzzle each day to maintain your streak. Missing a day resets your streak to zero. Longer streaks earn more XP and unlock achievements.