Jinxed Game - the Cursed Wordle

Jinxed (Jinxword) is a free daily word game: six guesses for a five-letter word, but four letters of the alphabet are secretly cursed - guess one and a candle goes out.

Free to playDaily puzzleThree candles, four jinxed letters
One puzzle a day, same for everyone - a new seance begins at midnight.

How the jinx works

  1. 1
    Guess the word

    Six tries at a hidden five-letter word - classic green / yellow / gray tile rules.

  2. 2
    Avoid the jinxed letters

    Four letters are secretly cursed and never in the answer. Play one and it is revealed with a skull - plus one of your three candles burns out.

  3. 3
    Spend candles wisely

    A revealed jinx still teaches you something: that letter is out for the whole round.

  4. 4
    Win before the séance ends

    Find the word before guesses or candles run out - lose all three and the round is over.

Tips

Probe with safe words

Early guesses heavy on common letters reveal jinxes cheaply - a burnt candle buys a full alphabet elimination.

Watch the skulls

A skull tile means that letter is cursed everywhere, not just in that position.

Practice mode

The dice button deals unlimited practice rounds without touching your daily streak.

Frequently asked questions

Is the jinxed game free?

Yes - free in the browser, no ads, no signup.

How often is there a new puzzle?

One jinxed word per day, resetting at midnight local time.

Is it like Wordle?

It is a Wordle variant - same six-guess format, plus the cursed-letters and candles twist.