How to play
How to play Daily Five
Daily Five is a free five-letter word puzzle in American English. You get six tries. A new word publishes at midnight Eastern Time, and it is the same word for everyone on that U.S. calendar day. Play it in the browser. No app.
Steps
- Type a five-letter guess and submit.
- Green means the letter is right and in the right spot.
- Amber means the letter is in the word but in another spot.
- Gray means the letter is out.
- Solve in six tries. Use Practice on the same page for extra grids that do not change the daily result.
Questions
Is Daily Five free?
Yes. Play it in the browser on Play Online Games. No download and no account.
What is Daily Five?
Daily Five is a free five-letter word puzzle in American English. You get six tries. A new word publishes at midnight Eastern Time, the same word for everyone on that U.S. calendar day. Play it in the browser. No app.
How do I play Daily Five?
Open the Daily Five play page, type a five-letter guess, and submit. Green is right letter and spot. Amber is right letter, wrong spot. Gray is out. You get six tries.
What time does Daily Five reset?
Midnight Eastern Time. The daily word follows the U.S. Eastern calendar, not your device clock if you are in another zone.
Is the daily word the same for everyone?
Yes. Everyone playing the daily mode on that Eastern date gets the same word.
How do I share my Daily Five result?
After you finish today’s word, tap Share. That copies a grid of green, amber, and gray squares without revealing the word. On a phone it can also open the system share sheet.
Can I add Daily Five to my Home Screen?
Yes. Tap Add to Home Screen in the header. On iPhone, use Safari Share, then Add to Home Screen. The icon opens Play Online Games like an app.