Semantle — guess today’s secret word

Semantle is a free word game on The Fact Wire. Guess words: the closer in meaning to the secret, the hotter your score (1 to 1000). Hit 1000 to win. A daily leaderboard ranks the fewest guesses.

A new English puzzle every day. A French edition is available too.

How to play

  1. Open Semantle on The Fact Wire (English or French edition).
  2. Type a dictionary word and submit.
  3. Read the 1–1000 score: hotter means closer in meaning.
  4. Keep guessing until you hit 1000, then check today’s leaderboard.

Frequently asked questions

How does Semantle work?

Guess words. Each guess scores from 1 to 1000 by how close it is in meaning to the secret word. 1000 means you found it.

Is Semantle free?

Yes. Semantle on The Fact Wire is free and does not require an account.

Is there a leaderboard?

Yes. A daily leaderboard ranks players by fewest guesses.

Play Semantle

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