Acrostic

Crack a stack of clues and watch the first letter of each answer line up to reveal a secret saying.

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.

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