Word Chase
Guess the secret Swedish word in six tries. Each guess shows which letters are in the right place, somewhere else or not in the word at all. A new word of the day every day, and more words whenever you like.
- 1 player
- 2–10 min
- Word game
- Word of the day
- Solo
Try it right away, without an account: 4 rounds a day. With an account you play as much as you like and get on the top list. Free during the beta, no ads and nothing to download. Play in the browser on a computer, tablet or phone.
How to play
- Guess the secret word. Every guess must be a real Swedish word with the same number of letters.
- You have six tries. The word of the day is the same for everyone and changes at midnight (Swedish time).
- After each guess every square gets one of three marks.
- Green: the right letter in the right place.
- Yellow: the letter is in the word, but in another place.
- Struck out: the letter is not in the word, or you have already got every copy of it.
- A letter is never coloured more times than it is in the word. Greens are counted first. Of what is left, letters turn yellow from the left until there are no more.
- Example: the word is SKOLA and you guess SALTA. S and the last A are green, L is yellow. The first A is struck out, because the word has only one A and it is already green on the right. T is not in the word at all.
Using the game
- Type on the keyboard on the screen or on your computer, and press Guess.
- The keyboard shows what you know about each letter, so you can see which are left to try.
- Hint shows one letter in its right place. The word then counts as solved with a hint, for half the points.
- New word gives a word to practise on whenever you like, and the word code under the grid is a link to the same word.
Difficulty
- Easy: Words of 4 letters.
- Medium: Words of 5 letters. The word of the day is always one.
- Hard: Words of 6 letters.
Keyboard
- A to Z and the three Swedish letters: type a letter
- Enter: guess the word
- Backspace: delete the last letter
- Ctrl + H: hint
Questions
Where do the words come from?
The words you may guess come from Den stora svenska ordlistan (Goran Andersson, free licence LGPL). The word to find is a common Swedish word in its base form, picked by how often it is used and then gone through by hand.
Why is my word not accepted?
It is not in the word list, often because it is a name, a short form or a compound word. Try another.
Can I cheat by looking in the page?
No. The answer is only on the game's server and is sent when the word is done.
Is my word saved?
Yes, in this browser. You can close the page and continue later.
Where does the game come from?
Guessing a secret word and learning which letters fit is an old game (Jotto from 1955 and all the word games that grew from it). This version, its name and its look are our own.
Questions and answers
How do you play Word Chase?
Guess the secret Swedish word in six tries. Each guess shows which letters are in the right place, somewhere else or not in the word at all. A new word of the day every day, and more words whenever you like. The full rules are above.
How many can play Word Chase?
Word Chase is played alone.
How long does a game of Word Chase take?
About 2–10 minutes.
Can you play Word Chase without an account?
Yes. You can try 4 rounds a day without an account. With an account you play as much as you like.
Can you play Word Chase on a phone?
Yes. The game runs in the browser on phones, tablets and computers. There is nothing to download.
Does it cost anything to play Word Chase here?
No. Spelbordet is free during the beta and has no ads.