Contexto game

One secret word, unlimited guesses, and a rank after every word that is in the list.

October 8, 2026

Puzzle 10120 guesses

Rank 1 is the secret word. A smaller rank is closer.

No guesses yet. The closest word stays on top.

What one turn does

Type a word. The field accepts a single English word from a list of 5,000. Phrases and numbers are rejected.

Read the rank. Rank 1 means you typed the secret. A rank in the tens means you are in the right neighborhood. A rank in the thousands means the contexts barely overlap.

Change direction. If your best rank is still high, switch the topic instead of stacking synonyms of a distant guess. The hint guide shows which ranks get revealed, and starting words lists openers with a measured mean rank.

Questions

Does a misspelled word count as a guess?

No. If the word is not in the list, the board shows an error and does not add a row.

Can I keep guessing after rank 1?

Yes. After the secret word is found, further guesses still receive ranks, so you can see what sits next to it.