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Guess the mystery state in 6 tries. Each guess reveals region, capital, area rank, and admission year clues.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I play Guess the State?

Type a US state name and submit your guess. You have 6 tries to find the mystery state, and each guess shows feedback on region, capital, land area rank, and admission year.

What do the colors and arrows mean?

Green means an exact match. Yellow means close, such as a neighboring region or a nearby rank or year. An up arrow means the answer is larger or later than your guess, and a down arrow means it is smaller or earlier.

Is there a new puzzle every day?

Yes, the daily puzzle is the same for every player on a given day. Practice mode gives you a random state for extra rounds.

Is Guess the State free? Do I need to download or sign up?

The game is completely free, runs in the browser, requires no download or account, and contains no external links.

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