A fresh word puzzle every day

Play Fifth Clue

Can you uncover the word, object or world-famous personality before all five clues are revealed? Use fewer clues for a brighter score.

Simple rules, clever answers

How to play Fifth Clue

  1. Read the first clue and think of an answer.
  2. Type your guess, or reveal the next clue if you need help.
  3. You have three guesses and can reveal up to five clues.
  4. Solve it with fewer clues to earn a higher brightness score.

Come back tomorrow

A daily word challenge for curious minds

Fifth Clue is designed to be quick enough for a daily break and varied enough to keep you thinking. Words and objects are joined by occasional globally recognised personalities, using positive achievement-based clues. Each clue ladder moves from broad to specific, and common answer variations are accepted where appropriate.

Common questions

Fifth Clue FAQ

How do you play Fifth Clue?

Start with the first clue, type an answer, or reveal another clue. You have three guesses and can reveal up to five clues.

Is Fifth Clue free?

Yes. It is free to play in your browser and no account is required.

Can I play previous puzzles?

Yes. Open the archive to play Fifth Clue challenges from the previous 30 days.

How is my streak remembered without login?

Your streak is stored locally in this browser. It will not automatically move to a different device or browser.

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