Vocabulary

What Vocabulary is

Vocabulary is a daily word-meaning matching game for web browsers. Each day everyone receives the same board, and you choose whether to play a 3x3, 4x4, or 5x5 grid. The board is filled with word tiles placed in different positions, and your task is to assign each word its correct definition before that tile’s timer runs out. Blue corner tiles give 30 seconds, yellow edge tiles give 20 seconds, and red center tiles give 10 seconds. You complete the game only when every tile on your chosen grid has been matched. Because the daily board is shared, you can compare your performance with other players and challenge your vocabulary recall. The archive lets you replay previous daily boards, and Endless Practice provides unlimited one-word-at-a-time sessions with 30 seconds per word. No sign-up is required, and a fresh game appears every midnight.

How to play

Start by choosing a board size for the day: 3x3, 4x4, or 5x5. On the grid, every visible word tile has a timer tied to its position: blue corner tiles allow 30 seconds, yellow edge tiles allow 20 seconds, and red center tiles allow 10 seconds. For each tile, choose the meaning that correctly matches the displayed word before time runs out. A tile is solved only when the correct meaning is chosen, and the board is complete only when every tile on the grid has been solved. After finishing, you can compare results on the shared daily board. To keep practicing, switch to Endless Practice for unlimited individual word sprints with 30 seconds per word, or revisit missed days through the archive.

Tips

1. Watch the color coding: blue corner tiles allow 30 seconds, yellow edges allow 20, and red centers only 10, so the center demands quicker decisions.
2. Use Endless Practice to build recall speed on single words before attempting the full daily grid.
3. If you miss a day, check the archive to replay previous daily boards and keep your vocabulary review consistent.