Frequently asked questions

WordWeb is a free daily word game. Every puzzle is a web of connected words. Guess one word to unlock its neighbours and grow the web until it is complete.

Webs are generated using cosine similarity data from the vector embeddings from the Conceptnet Numberbatch dataset. This is combined with other datasets of word frequency in english and word familiarity in english using a custom formula to score each word on its suitablility as an associated word. A root word is then passed into a custom built web generation algorithm which builds the web based on the association scores and other tuning parameters built into the algorithm. Hints are sourced from a public domain database which I won't name here to avoid cheaters.

Each word starts at its full value. Wrong guesses, hints and revealed letters all cost points, so the fewer you use, the higher your final score. Your total score starts at the sum of all nodes (100%) and reduces as you guess, use hints and reveal letters. Your final score is the score once you complete the web.

Use a hint or reveal a letter to nudge you in the right direction. Both reduce the word's score which affects your total.

Yes. Once you have solved the web you can share a spoiler-free summary of your score and stats with friends.