Daily Word Puzzle for Kids
The Daily Word Puzzle is a free, kid-friendly word game with a new secret word every day. Everyone gets the same word, so families and classes can compare results.
Daily Word Puzzle
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- Ages
- 6–12
- School years
- Year 1–Year 6
- Skills
- Spelling and letter patterns, Vocabulary, Logical reasoning and elimination
- Time
- 3–5 minutes a day
- Cost
- Free, no sign-up
- Updated
How to play Daily Word Puzzle
- Choose Junior (4-letter words) or Senior (5-letter words).
- Type a word and press Enter. The tiles change colour to give you clues.
- Green means the letter is in the right place. Yellow means it is in the word but somewhere else. Grey means it is not in the word.
- Use the clues to find the word in six guesses or fewer, then share your result and come back tomorrow.
What your child learns
- Spelling and letter patterns
- Vocabulary
- Logical reasoning and elimination
- Phonics: where letters usually go in words
About Daily Word Puzzle
Word puzzles like this build spelling, vocabulary and logical thinking at the same time. Children learn which letters often go together, which letters usually start or end words, and how to use clues to narrow down the possibilities.
All the secret words are everyday words children know, chosen so they are spelt the same in British and American English. Streaks and a shareable result make it a fun daily habit at breakfast or as a class warm-up.
Which level should my child play?
| School year | Suggested level |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Junior (4 letters) |
| Year 2 | Junior (4 letters) |
| Year 3 | Junior or Senior |
| Year 4 | Senior (5 letters) |
| Year 5 | Senior (5 letters) |
| Year 6 | Senior (5 letters) |
Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
🏆 Leaderboard
Full leaderboard →Play a round to get on the board! Create a free account to save your scores.
Frequently asked questions
When does the word change?
A new word starts every day at midnight UTC. Everyone around the world gets the same word on the same day.
What do the colours mean?
Green means the letter is in the right place. Yellow means the letter is in the word but in a different place. Grey means the letter is not in the word.
Can younger children play?
Yes. Junior uses 4-letter words for ages 6–8 (about Year 1 to Year 3), and Senior uses 5-letter words for ages 9–12.
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Help your child shine in English
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