Games
Hot & Cold
One secret word a day. Every guess is scored by how close it is in meaning — not spelling. Warmer means you're closing in.
No guesses yet — try anything to get a reading.
How to play
How to play Hot & Cold
- Guess any word — there's no list to memorise.
- Each guess scores 0–100 on how close it is in meaning.
- Guesses re-sort hottest first. Follow the heat.
- 80–99 Boiling
- A synonym or very close relative.
- 60–79 Hot
- Right idea — keep pushing.
- 40–59 Warm
- Right category, wrong word.
- 20–39 Cool
- Related topic, wrong branch.
- 0–19 Freezing
- No connection. Try elsewhere.
FAQ
Spelling or meaning?
Meaning. If the word is 'sea', then 'ocean' runs hot while 'see' is freezing.
How many guesses?
Unlimited, no timer. Your progress is saved in this browser.
How often does the word change?
A new secret word every day at midnight UTC. Everyone gets the same one.
Is it free?
Yes — free, no account, works on desktop and mobile.