A phrase in a mystery language appears above the board, one of 74 languages. Type a language name and learn whether it shares the answer's family, branch, script, and region. Zero in on it within 6 guesses.
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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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