Cluword
A five-letter puzzle with a cryptic clue
WordEvery puzzle comes with a cryptic clue, so it is deduction rather than pure guessing. Easy, medium and hard days, plus an archive.
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- Our rating
- 4.3/ 5
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time per game
- 2-5 min
- Play mode
- Daily + Unlimited
- Price
- Free
Our review
“A Wordle style grid with a cryptic clue, so you reason your way to the word rather than guessing it.”
Pros
- +Four progressive clues for hints
- +Full free archive of past puzzles
- +Easy, medium and hard days
Cons
- −Only five guesses per day
- −Cryptic clues need careful reading
Best forCrossword and cryptic fans · Word puzzle regulars · Players who like clues
Skip ifyou want a plain Wordle with no clues
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