Wordiply
Guardian's longest-word game
A seed word appears. In five tries, find the longest English word that contains the seed as a substring. Uses the Guardian's dictionary and scores by length.
Why Wordiply is a great Wordle alternative
Wordiply is a word game that keeps the letter-guessing loop Wordle made famous while mixing up the rules (grid shape, attempts, or theme). If you enjoy Phrazle or Squaredle, Wordiply sits right next to them on the shelf.
Our take“A quick brain stretch with a cleaner UI than most Guardian games. It's not about being smart — it's about remembering that one long word you haven't typed in years.”
- +Rewards vocabulary breadth
- +Quick to play
- +Backed by Guardian editorial
- −British dictionary occasionally rejects US spellings
- −Can feel anticlimactic once you find 'the' long word
you get frustrated when long words don't click
Frequently asked
Is Wordiply free to play?
Yes — Wordiply is free to play in your browser, no signup required.
Is Wordiply like Wordle?
Yes. Wordiply is a word puzzle that follows the same daily-guess-and-feedback pattern Wordle popularized — you guess, the game tells you how close you were, and you try again. It keeps the letter-guessing loop Wordle made famous while mixing up the rules (grid shape, attempts, or theme).
How do you play Wordiply?
A seed word appears. In five tries, find the longest English word that contains the seed as a substring. Uses the Guardian's dictionary and scores by length. A typical round takes 2-5 min.
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