Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about daily puzzles, practice mode, leaderboards, privacy and gameplay.

Is A Daily Word Game free?

Yes. The daily puzzle can be played for free. Some future features may include optional premium upgrades, but the main game is designed to remain accessible.

Do I need an account to play?

You can play the game without creating an account. If you want to claim a leaderboard rank or save public recognition, you may need to enter a display name and optional details.

When does the daily puzzle change?

The daily puzzle is designed to refresh once per day based on the website schedule. Practice mode may provide additional random puzzles.

How does the leaderboard work?

Leaderboard ranking usually depends on solving the puzzle, number of guesses, time taken, hint usage and official daily attempt rules. Practice games do not affect the official leaderboard.

Is this game safe for kids?

The game is designed to be family-friendly, but children should use a nickname and avoid sharing private information. Parents and teachers should supervise younger users online.

What happens if I cannot solve the word?

After the allowed guesses are used, the game can show the correct answer along with a learning card, meaning and example sentence.

Can I suggest a word?

Yes. Use the contact page to suggest useful, clean and educational words with their meanings.

Is this website connected to Wordle?

No. A Daily Word Game is an independent word puzzle website and is not affiliated with Wordle or The New York Times.