Choose an answer worth deducing
Use one word containing 4 to 11 letters. A familiar answer can still produce a strong round when the clue and attempt limit are well judged.
Check that the spelling belongs in the British English version you are creating. Avoid unexplained names, abbreviations and private jokes unless the public page makes their context clear.
Write a clue that opens the subject
The clue should help a thoughtful player choose a direction without revealing the word. A definition, category, situation or light piece of wordplay can work well.
Remove any accidental answer fragments. If the clue contains most of the word or gives its exact spelling pattern, the colour feedback has no useful job left to do.
Set attempts for the actual word
A short common answer may need fewer attempts than a long or unusual one. Give players enough guesses to test letters, react to the colours and make one or two informed corrections.
Too many attempts remove the tension. Too few can turn a fair answer into a lottery. Test both a strong opening word and a poor one before deciding.
Use the timer only when it improves the round
A timer suits a quick, familiar answer. A specialist clue or longer word often needs more reading time, especially on mobile.
Play from a fresh start rather than timing yourself with the answer already in mind. Creator knowledge makes every limit feel more generous than it really is.
Describe the challenge without leaking it
Use the title to identify the theme and the description to explain the mood or audience. Keep the answer itself out of both fields.
British English wording should feel natural rather than decorated. Consistent spelling, a clear category and accurate tags are enough.
Test every clue colour and failure state
Submit words that contain correct, misplaced and absent letters. Confirm that the feedback makes sense and that the final answer is accepted exactly as intended.
Also let the timer or attempts run out. A complete test includes losing the round, not only entering the known answer immediately.
British English Guess Word creator questions
How long can the answer be?
The target word must contain from 4 to 11 letters.
Should I use British spelling?
Yes. This builder page belongs to the en-GB section, so use consistent British English in the answer and public copy.
Is a clue required?
The builder may allow an optional clue, but a useful clue usually gives a community challenge more character and context.
How many attempts should I allow?
Choose between 2 and 10 based on the word length, familiarity and clue strength, then test the round from a cold start.
Can I disable the timer?
Yes. Use no time limit when careful deduction matters more than speed.
Can I share the finished game?
Yes. After publishing, share the public game page with friends or the wider Wordichi community.
Give the player enough information to make a clever guess
Choose the answer, write a fair clue and test the colour feedback with several different starting words.
Sign in when the round is ready to save, then open the public page and play it once more before sharing.
Build your Guess Word game Read the guide and prepare the idea first. Sign in when you are ready to save the finished challenge.