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, and a limited number of hints is available.
Practice Mode
Unlimited random puzzles
Perfect for learning and sharpening your skills. Practice mode includes unlimited hints. No clues are available.
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 and allows limited hints. Practice mode offers unlimited hints if you need help.
Smart Guessing
You can place letters in any position. Fix letters you’re confident about, then build a word around them to test your logic.
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 for 4-letters word or 5-0 for 5-letters 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-letters words and 10 guesses for 5-letters words.
What is Challenge mode?
Challenge mode gives you one daily word. Your time and result are saved in Stats, and optional clues unlock as you play. A limited number of hints is available.
What is Practice mode?
Practice mode gives you unlimited random words any time. It is a good way to learn and improve.Practice mode includes unlimited hints. No clues are available.
Can I switch between 4 and 5 letters 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 green?
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?
Long-press the ✓ or × score box on any completed row to reveal one letter from the word. Practice mode has unlimited hints. Challenge mode allows 2 hints for 4-letter games and 3 hints for 5-letter games.
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.
Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
Overview
Shabaash! is designed with privacy by default. We do not collect your name, email address, phone number, location, or any information that identifies you personally. This policy explains exactly what data is collected, why, and how it is used.
Data Stored on Your Device
Your game progress, statistics, settings and streak are stored locally in your browser or app using localStorage. This data never leaves your device and is not accessible to us. Clearing your browser data or uninstalling the app will remove it permanently.
Anonymous Analytics
We collect anonymous usage events to understand how the game is being played and to improve the experience. These events include:
- App open events (when the game is launched)
- Game start events (when a player makes their first guess)
- Game complete events (when a game ends with a win or loss)
Each event includes: a randomly generated anonymous ID (stored in your browser, never linked to your identity), the event type, a timestamp, the word length mode (4 or 5 letters), and the app version. No name, email, device ID, precise location, or any personally identifiable information is included in any event.
The anonymous ID is generated randomly on first launch using a standard UUID function. It cannot be used to identify you and is not shared with any third party.
Data Storage and Processing
Anonymous analytics events are processed and stored securely using Cloudflare Workers and Cloudflare D1 (a SQLite-based database). Cloudflare may process requests through servers in various regions. No analytics data is sold, shared, or transferred to any third party for any purpose.
Cookies and Tracking
Shabaash! does not use cookies, advertising trackers, social media pixels, or any third-party tracking technology. There are no advertisements in the game.
Children
Shabaash! is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children or adults. No account registration is required to play.
Third-Party Services
The game uses Google Fonts (Manrope typeface) loaded from Google's servers. Google's standard privacy policy applies to this font request. No other third-party services are used.
Your Rights
Since we do not collect personal data, there is no personal data to access, correct, or delete. Your game stats exist only on your own device and can be cleared at any time using the Reset Stats option in the game, or by clearing your browser or app data.
Changes to This Policy
If we make material changes to this privacy policy, we will update the date at the top of this page. Continued use of the game after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at: rockysgp1@gmail.com
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