8-Word Guess: How to Solve 8 Words in 13 Tries
To solve 8 words in 13 tries, open with three words that cover the most common letters (for example RAISE, COUNT and GLYPH), then solve one board per try. That leaves 10 tries for eight boards, so you can spare only two. Always pick the board with the fewest possible answers next, and make every guess a real candidate for one board.
The challenge
In the 8 words mode of Word Guess Quad you have 13 tries for eight boards. Every guess goes on all eight boards that are still open. The best-known game of this kind is Octordle; the colours and rules are the same as in the 4-word game.
1. Three openers, no repeats
Use three words with fifteen different common letters, such as RAISE, COUNT and GLYPH. With eight boards, every scouting guess is eight times as useful, and three openers usually show you most of the letters in every word.
2. One board per try
After the openers you have 10 tries for eight boards. Aim to solve a board with every guess: pick the board with the fewest words left and type one of them. Even if it is wrong, the new colours help that board and the others.
3. Use the patches
On the 8-word keyboard each key has eight small patches, one per board, in two rows of four. Scan a key before using it: a letter dark on most boards is only worth typing where it is orange or teal.
4. Keep two spare tries
Try to reach the last three boards with at least four tries left. If two boards are each down to two words, guess the word that could also help the other board.
5. Let Hops show you
Stuck? Press Teach me: Hops highlights the board closest to solving and suggests a word that fits every clue there.
Frequently asked questions
How many tries do you get for 8 words?
13 tries. A board stops as soon as you solve it.
What is a good start for 8 words?
Three openers with fifteen different common letters, such as RAISE, COUNT and GLYPH.
How do I decide which board to solve next?
Pick the one with the fewest possible words left, usually the one with the most orange tiles.
Is 8 words harder than 4?
Yes: 13 tries for eight boards leaves about two spare tries, while 9 tries for four boards leaves about three.
Is there an 8-word daily?
The Daily is four words; 8 words is a practice mode you can play as often as you like.