They are! A phrase is a group of two or more words that work together as a single unit but don't form a complete sentence. That's all it takes. A phrase doesn't have to be an idiom, a saying, or a figure of speech, and it doesn't even need a verb.
Some players are surprised when the answer turns out to be the name of a thing. That is a noun phrase, which is a noun with the words that describe it. It's one of the most common kinds of phrases in the English language, along with verb phrases, prepositional phrases, and adjective phrases.
So while some Phrasle puzzles are colorful expressions, others are everyday things, places, or activities. As long as two or more words function together, they make a phrase.
4 out of 5 dentists agree: ads are annoying! Sadly, after running Phrasle for a year and a half 100% ad free, server costs became a little bit too heavy a burden to bear. Hence, ads were introduced. They actually still don't cover all the costs of running Phrasle, but every little bit helps. Your understanding and support is greatly appreciated!
I discovered and was enjoying Wordle, and I introduced my two sons to it. The trouble was that at 9 and 11 years old at the time, they were having a hard time enjoying it. I thought it would be fun to create a similar game for them that was more like hangman or Wheel of Fortune.
Your goal in Phrasle is to reveal all the letters in a hidden phrase. Incorrect guesses count against you, with vowels costing you double. The number of allowable incorrect guesses is determined by the unique letters in the phrase. Unveil the phrase before you run out of guesses to win.
Yes, a new phrase puzzle is available daily. All players are solving the same puzzle each day.
After each game, you can share your results without revealing any actual letters. This maintains the integrity of the game and prevents spoilers.
Yes, your statistics and current Phrasle progress are saved as long as you don't clear your web browser data.
If you run out of guesses and lose the game, you can still continue guessing letters for fun. Alternatively, you can reveal the full phrase with a click of a button.