Crack a stack of clues and watch the first letter of each answer line up to reveal a secret saying.
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How to play
Each numbered clue points to a single word. Type your answer for every clue, and the leading letters, read top to bottom, spell out the day's hidden phrase.
Read a clue and type the matching word into its field
Press Enter or Check to validate an answer
Solve every clue to reveal the concealed proverb
Hints fill in the next missing letter but cost you points
Controls
Desktop: type answers, press Enter or click Check; mouse for buttons and hints
Phone & tablet: tap a field and use the on-screen keyboard; keyboard recommended for fast play
Game modes
Daily: one shared puzzle for everyone each day
Practice: fresh puzzles on demand across Easy, Medium and Hard
Tips & strategy
Solve the clues you are sure of first, then use their first letters as cribs for the hidden phrase
Once part of the proverb emerges, work backward to guess the words you are missing
Save hints for clues that are truly blocking you, since they shave your score
About Acrostic
Acrostic is an original free browser word puzzle in the deduction-and-vocabulary tradition, blending crossword-style clues with a hidden-message reveal. No download or sign-up required.
A free, original browser game on PlayPendium. No download, no install.
