# Guess the Language

> Guess the mystery language in 6 tries from a sample phrase. Clues on language family, script, and region after each guess. Free in your browser, no download. Daily puzzle plus practice mode.

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## Frequently asked questions
### How do I play Guess the Language?

A phrase in a mystery language is shown at the top, one of 74 languages. Type a language name and submit it. Each guess shows whether it shares the answer's language family, branch, writing script, and world region. Use those clues to name the language within 6 guesses.

### What clues do I get?

Four clues: the language family (like Indo-European), the branch (like Germanic), the writing script (like the Arabic script), and the world region (like Africa). Each match is highlighted on your guess.

### Is there a new puzzle every day?

Yes. The daily puzzle uses the date, so everyone gets the same language on the same day. Practice mode picks a random language for extra rounds.

### Is Guess the Language free, and does it need a download or account?

It is completely free, runs in the browser, and needs no download or account. Your stats stay on your own device.

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