Hidden Joey
Find the smaller synonym hiding inside a word, letters in order.
What is Hidden Joey?
Why Hidden Joey is on Unfound
It was the #34 top post of the past year on r/WebGames, and its maker says it's free, ad-free and login-free.
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What players say
Highlights
- Each round ends with the real etymology of the pair
- Free hints that build from length to meaning
- Archive of past days that won't touch your streak
Keep in mind
- Only three rounds a day
- English words only
About Hidden Joey
Each round shows three words, but only one truly hides its joey; the other two are decoys. You tap letters from left to right to spell the hidden word, misses use up your tries, and free hints reveal the joey's length, rule out a decoy and then give a meaning clue. On some days the twist is an opposite instead, as in COVERT hiding OVERT.
Every round ends with the word's actual etymology and a verdict on whether the pair is a true cognate or a coincidence, and the facts you earn are collected as you play. It's a neat daily for word nerds and etymology fans, and it's built to play one-thumbed on a phone.
Hidden Joey FAQ
Is Hidden Joey free?
Yes. Its maker says it's free with no login and no ads.
What is a kangaroo word?
A word that contains a synonym of itself with the letters in order, such as BLOSSOM containing BLOOM.
Can I play past Hidden Joey puzzles?
Yes. Previous days are in the archive, and replaying one doesn't affect your streak.
