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Guess opponent's secret 5-letter word. They tell you how many letters match. Word mastermind.

2 players
10-20 min
Easy

What You'll Need

📝 Paper and pencil

About This Game

Guess opponent's secret 5-letter word. They tell you how many letters match. Word mastermind.

How to Play

**Setup:** Each player secretly writes a 5-letter word (no repeated letters).

**Gameplay:**

  1. Take turns guessing 5-letter words
  2. Opponent responds with how many letters match their secret word (just count, not positions)
  3. Use logic to narrow down possibilities

**Example:**

  • Secret word: CLIMB
  • Guess: CRANE → "1" (only C matches)
  • Guess: CLIMB → "5" (you win!)

**Winning:** First to guess opponent's word.

**Tip:** Track eliminated letters. Start with words that test common letters.

Added about 1 month ago Updated 28 days ago
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