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Start with any word to explore the semantic space
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you play CloseWord? ▾
Type any English word and press Enter. The game shows the semantic rank of your guess - how many words in the vocabulary are closer to the hidden answer. Rank 1 means you found it. Lower ranks = closer.
What does the rank number mean? ▾
The rank counts how many words are semantically closer to the hidden answer than your guess. Rank 1 = exact answer. 2-50 = same concept area. 51-300 = warm. 301+ = cold.
How do hints work? ▾
Each puzzle has 3 hints. A hint reveals a word ranked near the answer to help you converge. Best used when your guesses are circling close but not landing.
Daily mode vs unlimited mode? ▾
Daily mode gives everyone the same puzzle each day, resetting at midnight. Unlimited mode lets you play as many puzzles as you want with randomly selected target words.
Is there a limit on guesses? ▾
No - CloseWord has unlimited guesses. There's no penalty for wrong guesses. Explore freely.
How to play
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Start with a broad guess
Enter any common English word. Early guesses are useful even when far away - they map out regions of meaning that are wrong.
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Read the rank
The rank tells how many words are semantically closer to the hidden answer than your guess. Rank 1 is the answer. Under 50 usually means you're in the right neighborhood.
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Use hints carefully
Each puzzle has 3 hints. A hint reveals a nearby word and its rank - best used when your guesses are circling but not converging.
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Find the exact word
The puzzle is complete when a guess reaches rank 1. Your guess list stays sorted by closeness so you can review the path.
Rank guide
#1SolvedExact answer
#2-50Very closeSame concept area
#51-300WarmUseful direction
#301+ColdTry another branch
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Settings
Dark theme
Easier on the eyes at night
Hard mode
Hints are disabled
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Display numeric ranks on guesses
Compact view
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