Getting Started

What is CluedIn? CluedIn is a word guessing game where you use progressive clues to figure out a mystery word. Each puzzle gives you multiple hints, and you guess the word in as few attempts as possible.

How do I start playing? Pick any game from the Official, Daily, or Community tabs. You can play as a guest with a nickname or sign in to sync stats across devices.

Do I need an account? No. You can play every game as a guest. A free account adds cross-device sync, leaderboard ranking, and puzzle creation.

Is CluedIn free? Yes — all official games, daily puzzles, and community puzzles are free.

Gameplay

How do clues work? Each puzzle comes with a series of clues describing the mystery word. Read carefully — each new clue narrows the possibilities.

How do hints work? Some clues have hidden hints that unlock based on the letters in your guesses. When your guess triggers a hint, the clue lights up and reveals extra guidance.

What do "short", "medium", and "long" word labels mean? Short = 4–6 letters, medium = 7–8 letters, long = 9 or more letters.

How many guesses do I get? One per available clue. Most games have between 2 and 8 clues.

Stats and Leaderboards

How are stats calculated? We track games played, games won, current streak, max streak, and average guesses per win.

How do streaks work? Your streak grows with consecutive wins and resets to zero on a loss or forfeit.

Can I see my stats without an account? Yes — guest stats are stored in your browser. An account adds cross-device sync.