WordRadar: Hot and Cold Word Game

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Free online word guessing game

Guess the Hidden Word by Meaning

Guess the hidden word using warmer-or-colder ranks, progressive clues, and different meaning paths. Choose Easy, Medium, or Hard and play without an account.

How to play WordRadar

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How WordRadar works

  1. Enter one English word and follow its exact closeness rank.

  2. Use Signal Sectors to explore distinct routes near the answer.

  3. Reveal progressively stronger clues only when you need them.

  4. Reach rank 1, or reveal the answer after ten verified guesses.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does WordRadar rank guesses?

Each accepted word receives an exact closeness rank. Rank 1 is the hidden answer, and lower ranks mean your guess is warmer.

Is WordRadar free?

Yes. WordRadar is free to play in your browser, and you do not need an account.

How many guesses do I get?

Unlimited. There are no lives to lose. After ten verified guesses, you can also choose Give Up to reveal the answer.

What changes between Easy, Medium, and Hard?

The rules stay the same. Easy uses clearer connections and familiar targets, Medium uses broader routes with a little more ambiguity, and Hard uses subtler links and words with multiple meanings.

What are Signal Sectors?

Signal Sectors mark distinct semantic routes near the answer. Their descriptive labels are revealed only after the game ends.

Do hints consume guesses?

No. Clue, Stronger clue, and Final clue are recorded separately and never increase the valid guess count.

Is there a daily WordRadar puzzle?

No. WordRadar is currently Unlimited only, so you can start a new puzzle whenever you like.

Is WordRadar the same as Contexto?

No. WordRadar is an independent ClueJam game and is not affiliated with Contexto. Both use warmer-or-colder word feedback, while WordRadar adds Signal Sectors, progressive clues, and a completed Meaning Map.