How to Play 5pell
Guess the hidden word in 6 tries. Each guess reveals clues about which letters are correct.
The Basics
Guess a Word
Type any valid 5-letter word and press Enter.
Read the Clues
After each guess, the tiles change color to show how close you are.
Find the Word
Use the clues to narrow down possibilities and guess the word within 6 tries.
Color Clues
Green
The letter is in the word and in the correct position.
Orange
The letter is in the word but in the wrong position.
Dark
The letter is not in the word at all.
Strategies
Start with Vowels
Use a first guess with common vowels (A, E, I, O) and frequent consonants (R, S, T, L, N).
Eliminate Letters
Pay attention to gray letters — they narrow down possibilities quickly.
Position Matters
A yellow letter tells you the letter exists but needs to move. Try it in a different spot.
Think About Patterns
Common English word patterns like _IGHT, _OUND, or _TION can help you guess faster.
Tips
- Every guess must be a real word — no random letters
- There is one new puzzle every day
- A letter can appear more than once in the answer
- Green and yellow clues can overlap when letters repeat
- Share your result without spoiling the answer