How to Play Detective Word
Game Overview
Detective Word is a word-guessing game inspired by Wordle, featuring single player and multiplayer modes. After each round, the meaning and definition of the word are revealed to help you learn and improve your vocabulary.
Game Modes
Single Player
- Classic Mode: Guess the hidden word within six attempts. Use the feedback after each guess to solve the word.
- Timed Mode: Solve the word as quickly as possible. The timer starts with your first guess and your final time is shown when you win.
Multiplayer
- Lobby & Room Creation: Create a room as host and share the unique code with up to 30 friends. The host selects the mode and word count.
- Endless Mode: Compete to solve a set number of words. The first player to finish wins; others are ranked by completion order.
- Timed Mode: Race to solve as many words as possible within a time limit. Rankings are based on speed and word count.
Letter Feedback (All Modes)
- Green Box: The letter is correct and in the correct position.
- Orange Box: The letter is in the word but in the wrong position.
This feedback system applies to every mode—Classic, Timed, and Multiplayer—helping you narrow down the correct word with each guess.
Features
- Selectable word length for each round
- Language options: English, French, and more coming soon
- Word definitions revealed after each round
- Anonymous play or sign in for personalized experience
- Keyboard input for PC and on-screen keyboard for mobile
- Host controls: kick players, manage lobby, set game parameters
- Player rankings and detailed results after each multiplayer game
How to Win
- Use logic and vocabulary skills to guess the word efficiently
- Pay attention to the color feedback for each letter
- In multiplayer, race against friends to solve words faster and climb the leaderboard
Tips for Success
- Start with common letters and words to maximize your chances
- Use feedback from each guess to eliminate possibilities
- In timed modes, think quickly but carefully to improve your time
- Review word definitions after each round to expand your vocabulary
Why Play Detective Word?
Detective Word is more than just a game—it’s a way to challenge your mind, compete with friends, and learn new words every day. With multiple game modes, support for different languages, and educational features, Detective Word is perfect for players of all ages.
Ready to play? Invite your friends, choose your mode, and start guessing! Expand your vocabulary and have fun with Detective Word.