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The clues at the top of the screen give hints about a combination phrase that is made up of two smaller phrases connected by a common word.
Example: "Advice on what to do after a campaign fundraiser" could lead to "Take money and run for office" (from "Take money" + "Run for office").
Click the button and 2 letters of the answer will be randomly revealed in the puzzle area. You can only use the random hint once per game.
Click the square in the phrase to reveal the letter. All instances of that letter will appear in the puzzle. You can only reveal it up to three times to help solve the puzzle.
Once you think you know the combination phrase, submit your guess! The goal is to solve the puzzle with as few reveals as possible to increase your score.
Zorse is a word-guessing game where players must figure out a mash-up of two phrases connected by a shared word. It's inspired by word puzzles like Wheel of Fortune and Wordle, combining wordplay and deduction.
Yes, Zorse features a new puzzle every day, giving players a fresh challenge to solve each time they play.
A good strategy is to start by revealing a few letters to narrow down potential phrases. Focus on the shared word and how it connects the two phrases. Use common phrase patterns to make educated guesses.
You can reveal up to five letters to help with your guess. The fewer letters you reveal, the better your score will be.
Yes, Zorse is free to play. However, there might be some premium features or hints available for purchase.
To improve your score, aim to solve the phrase with fewer revealed letters. Use the available hints wisely, and try to guess as much as possible based on the clues before revealing letters.
Yes, you can play Zorse on both iPhone and Android phones. It's accessible via the NYT website or through a mobile app, depending on availability.
Some tips include: start by identifying the shared word between the two phrases, focus on familiar phrases or idioms, and use the letter reveals strategically to minimize unnecessary guesses.
The NYT frequently updates its puzzle games with new features or variations to keep the gameplay fresh and engaging, so new tricks and twists could appear over time.
You can play daily puzzles, but there may be a limit to how many past puzzles you can access without a subscription or special feature.
Yes, you can view past NYT Zorse games in the archives in the navigation bar.
Zorse is suitable for older children and adults, as it involves wordplay and phrase recognition. Younger children may find the game challenging but could still enjoy it with assistance.
The game features a wide variety of phrases, from well-known sayings and idioms to popular cultural references, movies, and word combinations.
No, there is no strict time limit, so players can take their time to guess the mashup phrase. However, the goal is to solve the puzzle as efficiently as possible to maximize your score.
If you submit a wrong guess, the game will prompt you to try again. You can continue guessing until you get the correct phrase or use the letter reveals to help.
Currently, Zorse is a single-player game, but you can compare your scores with friends or other players through leaderboards.
Unlike Wordle, where you guess a five-letter word, Zorse involves guessing a mash-up of two phrases connected by a shared word. The gameplay focuses more on phrases and word associations rather than a single word.
Zorse focuses on solving phrase mash-ups, while Connections challenges players to group words into related categories. Zorse is centered on deducing two connected phrases, whereas Connections involves pattern recognition and word grouping.