FAQ
When entering the number of letters that my secret word has in common with the computer's guess word, does the position of the letters matter?
No. For example, if your secret word was CATS and the computer's guess word was TASK, you would enter 3 because of the common A, S, and T.
What if the computer's guess word contains two or more instances of a letter that occurs in my secret word?
Each occurrence of a common letter counts once toward the total number of letters in common. For example, if your secret word was EATS and the computer guessed BEER, you would enter 1 because of the common E. Kevin Jackson-Mead has written a useful script that calculates the common letters of two words for Jotto-like games.
What if I've never heard of the computer's guess word or secret word?
The computer uses a dictionary that includes some obscure English words. It should not include words that start with a capital letter or are designated as foreign words. The words in the computer's dictionary have not been manually reviewed for validity or appropriateness. If, after consulting an unabridged English dictionary, you believe that a word should be removed, you may submit a dispute.
How is the winner's score calculated?
The winner's score is calculated by subtracting one point from 100 for each round that it took the player to win and then adding a fraction of a point for each correct letter in a guessed word.
Why does my score not appear on the high scores list?
If you do not enter your name when you start a new game, your high score will not appear on the high scores list. When two or more players have the same score, ranking is determined by the number of rounds that it took to win (fewer is better). If both the score and the number of rounds that it took to win are the same, ranking is determined by the number of letters per word (more is better). High scores remain on the high scores list for 48 hours.
What if my question is not answered here?
If your question is not answered here, or if you have feedback about WordBreaker, you may send a message to Erik Michaels-Ober.