A daily word puzzle game scored like a round of golf.
Golfdle is a free daily word puzzle game inspired by classic word-guessing games and the scoring system of a round of golf. Each day, three new five-letter target words are released, one for each "hole" of the day's round. Your job is to guess each word in as few attempts as possible. Your total strokes across all three holes determines your score relative to par.
Every hole has a "par", which is the expected number of guesses a skilled player should need to solve the word. Match par and you score zero. Solve it in fewer attempts and you record a birdie, eagle, or even the elusive hole-in-one. Need more guesses than par, and you take a bogey, double bogey, or worse. After three holes, your total is added up just like in real golf: lower is better, and a score under par means you've beaten the course.
From Thursday through Sunday each week, Golfdle runs a weekly tournament. Your four daily scores combine into a tournament total, and players are ranked on a public leaderboard. Tournament finishes earn Grand Cup points, which are part of a season-long competition that runs over multiple weeks, with bonus double-points awarded on select tournament weeks.
Monday through Wednesday are practice days. You can still play three holes each day, but scores don't count toward the weekly tournament. These days are perfect for warming up, trying out strategy, or just enjoying the puzzle without the pressure.
Each hole gives you up to seven attempts to guess the target five-letter word. After each guess, letters are colour-coded: green means the letter is in the correct spot, yellow means the letter is in the word but in a different spot, and grey means the letter is not in the word at all. Use the feedback to deduce the answer in as few strokes as possible. The fewer guesses, the better your score.
Read the full guide at the How to Play page.
Golfdle is an independent project built by a solo developer. The game runs entirely in your browser and stores your progress so you can pick up where you left off across devices. The leaderboard, daily puzzles, and tournaments are all hosted on a secure cloud backend.
The game is free to play, and your data is treated according to our Privacy Policy. By playing, you agree to our Terms of Service.
Got feedback, a bug to report, or a question about the game? Reach out at info@golfdle.app.
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