Secret Word Online
Play Secret Word free on JAWNA with friends in a browser, no download. Share a private table link, enjoy voice chat, or use the iPhone and Android app.
Why play Secret Word on JAWNA?
- Mic and voice chat right at the Secret Word table: talk to the other players while you play.
- Quick match finds you a table with new people fast, or make a private table and send your friends the link.
- No download: it runs in the browser on phone and computer, and there is a JAWNA phone app too.
- Arabic first, with English. Made for the Gulf and the Arab world.
- Free. Extras (table and card looks) are optional, with coins.
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- Fair play: reports, bans and moderators.
Secret Word: goal and players
Play Secret Word online on JAWNA at jawna.app. Check the goal and supported player counts before inviting your group. Read the rules even if you know the game: familiar names can have different variants, and your usual house rules may differ from the selected version.
Supported table sizes: 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 players. Choose a player count in the game settings. In partner variants, check seats and teams first. In individual formats, each player competes for their own result. The in-game How to play screen provides details. Agree on the variant before your first round together.
How to play: rules
- Everyone gets the same secret word at the same time: 5 letters, in Arabic or English. You have 6 tries.
- Type a real word and press Enter. Each tile then turns green when the letter is in the right place, gold when it is in the word but somewhere else, and grey when it isn’t in the word.
- A letter that appears once in the secret only lights up once, even if your guess has it twice.
- In Arabic, أ إ آ count as ا, ة counts as ه and ى as ي.
- You see how far the others are as small coloured grids, never their letters. Everything is shown when the round ends.
- Solve it in fewer tries for more points: 6 for one try down to 1 for six. The first to solve it gets 2 more.
- A round ends when everyone is done or the clock runs out. Most points after the last round wins.
Scoring and winning
Solve it in fewer tries for more points: 6 for one try down to 1 for six. The first to solve it gets 2 more.
A round ends when everyone is done or the clock runs out. Most points after the last round wins.
Tips and strategy
Check the win condition and the legal options before each move. Rules and results depend on the selected mode; agree on the format before starting.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I play Secret Word online with a mic?
On JAWNA (jawna.app). Every Secret Word table has a mic and voice chat, so you talk to the players while you play.
Where can I play Secret Word with new people?
On JAWNA pick Secret Word and tap Quick match to get players fast, or make a private table for your friends.
Do I need to download an app to play Secret Word?
No. Open jawna.app in the browser on your phone or computer and play right away. There is also a JAWNA phone app if you like.
Is there a free app for Secret Word?
You can start on JAWNA and play in a browser for free. Optional in-app extras are available; review any purchase option before choosing it. The download page lists current mobile installation options.
How many people can play Secret Word on JAWNA?
The available player counts are 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 players. Pick the format that fits your group before starting; a game with multiple supported sizes does not necessarily support every number between them.
How do you win at Secret Word?
A round ends when everyone is done or the clock runs out. Most points after the last round wins.
How do I invite friends to Secret Word?
Create a private table from the game and share its link with friends. Check that everyone has chosen the same game and the seats suit your group before starting, particularly when a partner is involved.
Do I have to use my microphone?
Table voice chat is available when you allow microphone access. Check your microphone and mute state before talking, and respect the other players’ privacy and the community rules.
Are the Secret Word rules the same as our house rules?
Some details or variants may differ. Read the summary and the in-game How to play screen together, then agree on the variant. The rules of the selected mode determine the round.
Can a beginner learn Secret Word on JAWNA?
Start with the instructions and play with friends who know the game. Understand the goal and scoring before concentrating on advanced moves or speed.
Where can I find other games for my group?
Open JAWNA’s games directory and choose by player count and game idea. There are card games, board games and puzzles, so you can switch according to your time, group size and preferred challenge.
Start a session with friends
Use Play now, sign in, then choose a private table and share its link, or select Quick match where available.
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How to play – step by step
- Guess the secret word – Everyone gets the same secret word at the same time: 5 letters, in Arabic or English. You have 6 tries. Type a real word and press Enter.
- Read the colours – Green: right letter, right place. Gold: in the word, but somewhere else. Grey: not in the word. A letter only lights up as often as it is in the secret.
- Fewer tries, more points – Solve it in one try for 6 points, down to 1 for six tries. The first to solve it gets 2 more.
- Race the others – You see how far the others are as small coloured grids, never their letters. A round ends when everyone is done or time runs out. Most points after the last round wins.
History & origins
Secret Word belongs to the word-deduction puzzle tradition made globally familiar by Wordle, created by Josh Wardle and released publicly in 2021.
Earlier games already used hidden words and letter feedback. Wordle’s daily shared puzzle helped bring that format to a huge audience.
Jawna turns the deduction pattern into a race on the same secret word. Its competitive rules should be distinguished from the earlier single daily puzzle.