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What is Semantle?

A tricky word game where each guess gets a similarity score based on meaning. Unlimited guesses, but working your way to the secret word takes real lateral thinking.

Semantle is a free daily word game. Everyone gets the same puzzle each day, so it's easy to compare results with friends.

How to play Semantle

  1. Guess any word. Semantle gives it a similarity score showing how close its meaning is to the secret word.
  2. Words near the answer also show their rank in the secret word's top 1,000 closest words.
  3. Keep following the warmest words until you find the secret word. Guesses are unlimited.

Semantle tips

  • Similarity is about how words are used together, not spelling or rhymes.
  • Try words from different topics early to find which area gets warm.

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    Semantle FAQ

    How do I play Semantle?

    Guess any word. Semantle gives it a similarity score showing how close its meaning is to the secret word. Words near the answer also show their rank in the secret word's top 1,000 closest words. Keep following the warmest words until you find the secret word. Guesses are unlimited.

    Where can I play Semantle?

    You can play Semantle right here on Daily Guessing Games using the player above, or open it on its official site at semantle.com.

    Is Semantle a daily game?

    Yes. Semantle has a new puzzle every day, and everyone gets the same one, so you can compare results with friends. Most daily games reset at midnight, either in your time zone or the creator's.

    What games are like Semantle?

    If you enjoy Semantle, try Connections, Contexto, Quordle, Spelling Bee, Strands. Browse all word games for more.

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