📖 Frequently Asked Questions
How do I play Mystiword?
- Choose your word length (4-7 letters)
- Select a category (or play with all words)
- Pick your difficulty level (Easy/Normal/Hard)
- Type your guess using the on-screen keyboard
- Press ENTER to submit
- Watch the letter colors reveal your progress
Color meanings (Standard scheme):
Correct letter, correct position
Correct letter, wrong position
Note: Four different color schemes are available in Settings (gear icon) to support various types of color vision deficiencies. See "What color schemes are available?" below for details.
How do hints work?
Earning Hints:
- Win 3 games in a row (at the same word length) to earn 2 hints
- Your hint pool carries over between games
- Losing or changing word length resets your win streak
Using Hints:
- Tap the lightbulb icon 💡 to use a hint
- Hints reveal one strategic letter position
- Hints avoid pre-populated letters and positions you've already found
- Use hints wisely - they're limited!
What color schemes are available for color vision deficiencies?
Mystiword includes four carefully designed color schemes to support different types of color vision deficiencies:
Standard - Green/Yellow scheme
Red-Green CVD - Blue/Orange (Deuteranopia/Protanopia)
Alternative - Pink/Cyan (Tritanopia)
High Contrast - Black/White for low vision
All color schemes meet WCAG accessibility standards and can be changed in Settings (gear icon).
Can I play offline?
Yes! Mystiword works completely offline. No internet connection required. Perfect for planes, trains, and anywhere without WiFi.
How do I change the color scheme?
- Tap the gear icon ⚙️ in the top right
- Scroll to "Color Scheme" section
- Choose from 4 options designed for different color vision needs (see "What color schemes are available?" above for details)
Why did my win streak reset?
Win streaks reset when you:
- Lose a game - Streaks require consecutive wins
- Change word length - Each word length (4, 5, 6, 7) has its own streak
Example: If you're on a 5-letter word streak and switch to 6-letter words, the streak resets to 0.
Are statistics tracked separately?
Yes! Each word length (4, 5, 6, 7 letters) has separate statistics:
- Games played
- Win percentage
- Current streak
- Best streak
- Guess distribution
View your stats by tapping the chart icon 📊
Is there a daily limit?
No! Play as many games as you want, whenever you want. Unlimited gameplay with no restrictions.
What are the difficulty modes?
Easy Mode
2 letters revealed at start - perfect for learning
Normal Mode
1 letter revealed - balanced challenge
Hard Mode
No letters revealed - ultimate test!
🎮 Game Features
📏 Word Lengths
Choose 4, 5, 6, or 7-letter words
🎨 Categories
10 themed word sets to explore
💡 Hints
Earn & use strategic hints
⭐ Wildcards
Power-ups for tough words
📊 Statistics
Track your progress over time
♿ Accessible
4 color schemes for different vision needs
📱 Device Support
- iPhone: Portrait orientation
- iPad: Portrait & landscape modes
- iPad Multitasking: Split View & Slide Over supported
🐛 Reporting Bugs
Found a bug? Please email us with:
- iOS version (e.g., iOS 17.2)
- Device model (e.g., iPhone 15 Pro, iPad Air)
- Description of the issue
- Steps to reproduce the problem
- Screenshots if applicable
💡 Feature Requests
We love hearing your ideas! Email your suggestions to [email protected]
Popular requests we're considering:
- Game Center leaderboards & achievements
- Dark mode
- More word categories
- Daily challenges
- Custom word lists