Daily Decode is a friendly cryptogram where emoji stand in for letters. Use the cracked letters as clues and work out the hidden saying — a satisfying little code-breaking puzzle, fresh each day.
How to play
- Each emoji always maps to the same letter.
- Fill in guesses; correct letters spread across the puzzle.
- Decode the whole saying to win the day.
A new puzzle every day
Find it woven into the daily feed, alongside all of today's daily puzzles. It's free, kid-safe, and plays right in your browser — no app, no sign-up. Sign in to save your streak and climb the leaderboard.
Common questions
How do I start cracking the cipher?
Start with the free letters the puzzle reveals, then lean on English patterns: one-letter words are almost always A or I, apostrophes hint at contractions, and repeated short words are often THE or AND. Each solved letter fills in everywhere at once, so the puzzle snowballs.
Is the hidden message the same for everyone?
Yes — everyone decodes the same date-seeded proverb or quote each day, so you can compare times with friends. A new cipher arrives daily.
What if I get stuck?
Use the reveal-a-letter hint to break a logjam without spoiling the whole saying. Wrong guesses cost nothing but time — the puzzle is about the satisfaction of the click, not punishment.