Hilo — daily word puzzle
hilo
No000
Hi↑·Lo↓·Solve✓
Type a 7-letter word, then hit GO (or Enter) to lock it in
Guess the 7-letter word in 5 tries. Every letter you guess gets its own hint:
Watch the range bar under each guess shrink (like F–Z) - that's everything still in play for that spot. Keep narrowing until all seven click into place.
Tip: every guess earns seven clues at once — one per letter. Middle-alphabet letters (like M or N) split a range in half either way, so lead with them.
Miss one day (or lose one game)? Your streak survives — but two in a row will end it.
Every win earns a Deduction Quotient (DQ) — a mark out of 1000 for how sharply you narrowed the field. Tap the score badge after a game to see how it's marked.
Hilo is about discovering new words.
Hilo is a daily word puzzle that blends vocabulary with alphabetical reasoning. Each day, everyone gets the same 7-letter word to crack, using hi/lo clues to narrow down each letter.
Unlike most word games, Hilo isn't about knowing obscure words. It's about logic and deduction - watching the letter ranges shrink with every guess until the answer clicks into place.
Play solo, track your streak, and chase your Deduction Quotient (DQ) — or start a private group with friends and compete on today's puzzle.
Replay any earlier puzzle for fun - it won't affect your streak or stats.