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Word Pounce
Five letters. Six guesses. One word a day — and as many more as you like. A clean, quick word puzzle for Android with no sign-up and nothing watching you play.
Not on Android? Play it in your browser →How to play
Guess the hidden five-letter word in six tries. After each guess, the tiles change color to show how close you got.
- HGreen — right letter, right spot.
- NYellow — in the word, but somewhere else.
- SGray — not in the word at all.
Why you'll keep coming back
A new word every day
One daily puzzle, the same for everyone. Solve it, share it, and compare notes.
Unlimited practice
Can't wait for tomorrow? Practice mode deals a fresh word whenever you want one, without touching your daily streak.
Stats and streaks
Games played, win rate, current and best streak, and a chart of how many guesses each win took.
Share without spoilers
Send your result as a grid of colored squares — friends see how you did, not the word.
Plays offline
Everything runs on your phone. Play on a plane, in a tunnel, or anywhere else with no signal.
No account, no tracking
Nothing to sign up for. Your stats stay on your device, and we collect nothing at all.
Pick your edition
Same game, same daily word. The only difference is the ad.
Word Pounce
One-time purchase
- ✓ No ads, ever
- ✓ Requests no internet access at all
- ✓ Supports future development
Word Pounce Free
Free with one banner ad
- ✓ Every feature of the paid edition
- ✓ A single banner — no pop-ups; video only if you ask for a hint
- ✓ Decline ad consent and keep playing
Your game stays on your phone
Word Pounce has no accounts, no analytics, and no servers. We don't collect your name, email, or location — the paid app can't even reach the internet. Your stats are saved on your device and only leave it through your own Android backup.
Read the Word Pounce privacy policy →Questions or feedback?
Found a bug, have a word you think should count, or just want to say hi? Word Pounce is made by Panther Technology Solutions, and we read every message.
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