Word Sleuths
A free online word guessing game for groups. One player gives three hint words; everyone else guesses. Take turns as the clue giver each round — perfect for game night, remote teams, or classroom icebreakers.
Create a room
Join a room
Save rooms across devices
Optional Google sign-in syncs your room list on any browser. You can still play as a guest without signing in.
How to play
- 1. Create or join a room
Enter a nickname, create a room, or join with a six-letter room code from your host.
- 2. Give three hint words
Each round, one player sees a secret word and gives three one-word hints (no rhymes or direct copies).
- 3. Guess and score
Everyone else submits a guess. Points go to correct guessers and to players whose hints were used in a correct guess.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Word Sleuths free?
- Yes. You can create or join rooms and play in your browser at no cost. No download or install is required.
- How many players can join?
- Rooms support multiple players — great for families, friends, parties, or remote teams. Share the room code so everyone can join from their own device.
- Do I need an account?
- No. Pick a nickname and play as a guest. Optional Google sign-in saves your room list across browsers on any device.
- Can I play on my phone?
- Yes. Word Sleuths runs in mobile and desktop browsers. Open wordsleuths.com, join with the room code, and play.
- How is this different from other word games?
- Word Sleuths is a live party game: one clue giver, three hint words, everyone guesses, and a new clue giver each round. It is designed for groups in the same room or on a video call.