Guess the Phrase
Play Guess the Phrase free online. Reveal a hidden phrase one letter at a time, then solve it for a bonus.
Guess letters to reveal a hidden idiom, proverb or everyday phrase. Consonants earn prize points for every time they appear, vowels cost points, and wrong guesses cost lives. Solve the phrase early for a big bonus.
- Category: Word
- Difficulty: medium
- Players: 1 player
- Typical game: about 6 minutes
- Works on: desktop, phones and tablets
How to play Guess the Phrase
Objective: Solve three hidden phrases and score as many points as you can.
- The category tells you what kind of phrase it is.
- Guess a consonant: you earn the prize value for each time it appears.
- Vowels (A, E, I, O, U) cost 100 points each.
- A letter that isn’t in the phrase costs a life.
- Press Solve and type the whole phrase to finish early — a wrong answer costs a life.
Scoring
Consonants earn the prize value (100–500) per letter. Solving pays 300 plus 50 for every letter still hidden. Rounds you fail earn nothing.
Difficulty levels
Easy: 7 lives and short phrases. Normal: 5 lives. Hard: 4 lives and longer phrases.
Tips
- Start with common consonants like T, N, S and R.
- Solve as soon as you know it — hidden letters are worth a bonus.
Controls
Keyboard
- Type a letter to guess it
Mouse
- Click letters on the keyboard
- Click Solve to type the whole phrase
Touch
- Tap letters on the keyboard
- Tap Solve to type the whole phrase
Guess the Phrase achievements
- Phrase Finder – Solve your first phrase.
- Big Winner – Score 3,000 points in one game.
- Clean Sweep – Solve all three phrases in a game.
Frequently asked questions
Is Guess the Phrase free to play?
Yes. Guess the Phrase is completely free on GamesPlayLand, with no download, no sign-up and no purchases.
How do you play Guess the Phrase?
Solve three hidden phrases and score as many points as you can. The category tells you what kind of phrase it is. Guess a consonant: you earn the prize value for each time it appears.
Can I play Guess the Phrase on my phone?
Yes. Guess the Phrase works in mobile browsers on phones and tablets. Tap letters on the keyboard. Tap Solve to type the whole phrase.
Does Guess the Phrase save my high score?
Yes. Your personal best, statistics and achievements for Guess the Phrase are saved in your browser automatically.
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