Oh Word
Oh Word is a free daily word game where you solve six themed clues to earn up to ten letter guesses, use those guesses to reveal letters, and crack the Word of the Day each day.
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Oh Word mixes trivia-style clues with letter-guessing mechanics: each edition has six clues at three difficulty levels and a central Word of the Day tied to a theme such as music, film, books, fashion, or travel. Solve clues to earn letter guesses, pick letters to reveal the hidden word, then submit your answer within three attempts.
Solving easy, medium, or hard clues gives you one, two, or three letter guesses respectively, and solving all six clues yields up to ten letter guesses to use on the word. You may also use up to three hints per game; each hint reveals a clue but adds a time penalty based on the clue's difficulty.
Play is timed per session and your completion time (including penalties for hints or failing to crack the word after solving all clues) determines leaderboard placement for that daily edition. Editions are presented as a new daily puzzle with themed names for each day of the week.
How to play Oh Word
- Open the daily edition and view the six themed clues listed at three difficulty levels.
- Tap a clue, type your answer, and submit to earn letter guesses based on that clue's difficulty.
- Use earned letter guesses to pick letters you think appear in the Word of the Day; correct letters are revealed on the puzzle.
- When you think you know the answer, choose Crack the Word, type the full word, and submit; you have three attempts to get it right.
Tips for Oh Word
- Prioritize medium and hard clues to earn more letter guesses more quickly; hard clues give three guesses, medium give two, and easy give one.
- Spend guesses on common vowels early to reveal word structure before committing to a full Crack the Word attempt.
- Reserve hints for clues you truly cannot solve because each hint adds a time penalty that will lower your leaderboard rank.
- If you solve all clues but fail to crack the word, expect a five-minute penalty added to your time, so use Crack attempts strategically.
Oh Word FAQ
What is Oh Word?
Oh Word is a free daily word game that combines trivia-style clues with letter-guessing mechanics; you solve six themed clues to earn up to ten letter guesses and then use those guesses to reveal and crack the Word of the Day. Editions are themed and change daily with names like Music Monday or Saturday Study.
Is Oh Word free?
Yes, Oh Word is presented as a free daily word game. The site describes it as a free game and invites players to play each day and sign up for daily reminders at no stated charge.
How many letter guesses do you get?
You can earn up to ten letter guesses per game by solving the six clues; easy clues award one guess, medium two, and hard three. Solving all six clues yields the full complement of up to ten guesses to use on the Word of the Day.
How many attempts do you have to crack the Word of the Day?
You get three attempts to submit the full Word of the Day. If you choose Crack the Word you must type the complete word and you have only three tries, so choose when to submit carefully.
When does the new puzzle come out?
A new edition is offered each day as a daily puzzle with themed names for weekdays and weekends. The site promotes a fresh daily edition and provides an option to sign up for reminders to play each day's edition.
Can you use hints, and what do they do?
Yes, you may use up to three hints per game; each hint reveals or helps with a clue but adds a time penalty based on difficulty. Hint penalties are +1:00 for easy, +2:00 for medium, and +3:00 for hard, and you begin the game with three hint uses available.
How is score or rank determined?
Rankings are based on your completion time for the daily edition, with faster times placing higher on the leaderboard. The timer runs while you are on the game page, and penalties from hints or failing to crack the word after solving all clues (a five-minute penalty) are added to your final time.
Can you post or share your results?
Yes, if you crack the Word of the Day you can post your completion time to the daily leaderboard. The site shows a leaderboard where winners are listed by rank, streak, and time for each daily edition.
