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Word wave puzzle no.1

26 Mar 2026

Can you guess the physics-related word in the puzzle below? Here’s how the game works:

  1. Enter a word guess – in this game the word has six letters.
  2. After submitting your guess, each letter in the guessed word is coloured to provide feedback:
    • Green: The letter is correct and is in the correct position in the target word.
    • Yellow: The letter is correct but is in the wrong position in the target word.
    • Grey: The letter is not in the target word at all.
  3. Using this colour feedback, refine your next guess.
  4. Continue guessing until you correctly identify the hidden word(s) or run out of attempts.

If you need any hints, read our news article here.

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