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Rules, controls and help for Word Recall

Give this approach a try

Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Make the next step deliberately.

What the game asks you to do

Identify new and previously seen words before losing three lives. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.

Work through the instructions

  1. Read each displayed word.
  2. Choose New word or Seen before.
  3. Remember words from this round only.
  4. Three mistakes end the round.

The controls to know

Click or tap one of the two answer buttons. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.

An example before you play

PLANT seen earlier in the same round requires Seen before. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Look for the relevant detail.

One detail worth checking

A word from an earlier round does not count as seen now. Check the rule before repeating the action. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.

Questions that come up during play

What is the goal of Word Recall?

For clarity: Identify new and previously seen words before losing three lives.

While learning, how do I control Word Recall?

Keep this in mind: Click or tap one of the two answer buttons.

For this browser game, what example helps explain Word Recall?

Keep this in mind: PLANT seen earlier in the same round requires Seen before.

While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Word Recall?

Here is the relevant explanation: A word from an earlier round does not count as seen now.

For my first round, what format does Word Recall offer?

Here is the relevant explanation: Included vocabulary and random repeats; a game, not a medical memory assessment.

Which play mode does Word Recall use?

Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.

Before I begin, where should I start with Word Recall?

Keep this in mind: Read each displayed word.

Before I begin, do I need an account or a payment for Word Recall?

The key detail is this: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.

For my first round, how can I find Word Recall again?

The key detail is this: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.

For my first round, how do I report an issue with Word Recall?

For clarity: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.