Shordle is a free daily word puzzle game played in the dark. Instead of seeing the board, you move your cursor or phone like a flashlight to reveal hidden letters, then guess the secret 5-letter word in six tries before a 60-second battery runs out.

How is Shordle different from Wordle?

Like Wordle, Shordle gives you six guesses at a daily 5-letter word with green, yellow, and gray feedback. The twist is that the puzzle is hidden in darkness: you must use a flashlight mechanic to reveal letters, and a 60-second battery timer that drains faster as you move adds time pressure.

Is Shordle free to play?

Yes. Shordle is completely free to play in any modern web browser at shordle.app, with no account or download required. It can also be installed as a Progressive Web App and played offline.

How often does Shordle get a new puzzle?

A new Shordle puzzle is released every day. The word is chosen deterministically from the date, so everyone in the world plays the same word each day, and it resets at midnight UTC.

How do I play Shordle on a phone?

On mobile you control the flashlight by dragging your finger across the screen, or by enabling gyroscope mode in settings to aim by tilting your device. An on-screen keyboard is used to type your guesses.

Does Shordle work offline?

Yes. Shordle is a Progressive Web App. After your first visit it caches everything needed to run, so you can install it to your home screen and keep playing without an internet connection.

Shordle

A free daily word puzzle played in the dark. Use your flashlight to reveal the hidden letters and guess the secret 5-letter word in six tries — before the battery runs out.

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