Make a guess
Type any valid word and press Enter.
What is Shabaash?
Shabaash is a daily word puzzle where you use logic and deduction to find the hidden word. Each guess gives you two clues:
- ✓ = correct letters in the right position
- × = correct letters in the wrong position
Use these clues to solve the puzzle before you run out of guesses — and earn your Shabaash.
Quick start
Understand the game in under a minute.
Read the score
After each guess, ✓ shows correct letters in the correct place, while × shows correct letters in the wrong place.
Solve within the limit
You get 8 guesses for 4-letter words and 10 guesses for 5-letter words.
Game modes
Choose how you want to play.
Challenge Mode
One new puzzle each day
Your time and result are recorded in Stats. Optional clues unlock as you play.
Practice Mode
Unlimited random puzzles
Perfect for learning and sharpening your skills. Practice mode also includes hints.
Add Shabaash to your home screen
No app store needed.
🍎 iPhone / Safari
- Open playshabaash.com in Safari
- Tap the Share button
- Choose Add to Home Screen
- Tap Add
- Tap the Shabaash icon to play
For the best iPhone home screen experience, use Safari.
🤖 Android / Chrome
- Open playshabaash.com in Chrome
- Tap the three-dot menu
- Choose Add to Home Screen or Install App
- Tap Add or Install
- Tap the Shabaash icon to play
Chrome and Edge both work well on Android.
Helpful game features
Small things that make the game easier to use.
Cross-out notes
Long-press a key to cross it out as a personal note. Long-press again to restore it.
Timer pause
Tap the timer to pause it. Tap again to resume.
Clues and hints
Challenge mode unlocks optional clues as you play. Practice mode also supports hints.
Frequently asked questions
Tap a question to expand the answer.
What is Shabaash?
Shabaash is a daily word puzzle. Each guess gives you two scores: ✓ for correct letters in the right position, and × for correct letters in the wrong position.
What does Shabaash mean?
Shabaash (शाबाश) is a Hindi expression meaning “Well done!” or “Bravo!”.
Is it free?
Yes. Shabaash is completely free. No account is needed and there are no ads.
What do ✓ and × mean?
✓ = correct letters in the right position. × = correct letters in the wrong position. A score of 4-0 or 5-0 means you solved it.
What does 0-0 mean?
It means none of the letters in your guess are in the hidden word. Those letters are crossed out automatically on the keyboard in dark grey.
Is each letter counted once?
Yes. If the word has one A and your guess has two As, only one will be counted.
How many guesses do I get?
You get 8 guesses for 4-letter words and 10 guesses for 5-letter words.
What is Challenge mode?
Challenge mode gives you one daily word. Your time and result are saved in Stats, and optional clues can appear as you play.
What is Practice mode?
Practice mode gives you unlimited random words any time. It is a good way to learn and improve.
Can I switch between 4 and 5 letter words?
Yes. You can switch using the buttons at the top. Each word length has its own daily word and separate stats.
Why are some keys crossed out in dark grey?
Those letters scored 0-0, so they are confirmed not to be in the word.
Why are some keys crossed out in light grey?
Those are personal note marks that you added manually by long-pressing a key.
Can I still type a crossed-out letter?
Yes. Cross-outs are visual notes only. They never block input.
How do I get a clue?
In Challenge mode, optional clues unlock as you play. Tap Clue 1 or Clue 2 when they appear.
What is a hint in Practice mode?
Long-press the ✓ or × score box on any completed row to reveal one letter from the word.
Where are my stats?
Tap Stats in the game. Challenge and Practice stats are tracked separately for each word length.
Will I lose my stats if I clear my browser?
Yes. Stats are stored locally in your browser, so clearing browser data removes them.
How do I share my result?
After finishing a game, tap Share to copy text, share to messaging apps, or share an image of your scorecard.
Does sharing reveal the word?
No. Shared results show your score grid, not the answer.
Does it work offline?
Yes. After the first load, the game works offline and your progress is saved locally.
Which browsers are supported?
Any modern browser, including Safari on iPhone, Chrome on Android, and desktop browsers.
Is my data private?
Yes. No account, personal data, or ad tracking is required. Your stats stay in your browser on your device.
Privacy at a glance
- No account required
- No ads
- No personal data collected
- Your stats stay in your browser on your device
When you visit the game, your browser downloads the game files from the website. Beyond that, your gameplay, guesses, and results are not sent anywhere unless you choose to share them.
Ready to play?
Start with Practice Mode to learn the game, then take on the Daily Challenge.
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