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About

Created by Joel Pickard
© 2025 All Rights Reserved
A word puzzle where arrows guide you to the solution.

Dictionary Sources

Word definitions are provided by Free Dictionary API, a free and open-source dictionary service. Clickable word links open Wiktionary, a comprehensive community-maintained dictionary. Both resources are completely free.

Contact

For all inquiries — feedback, licensing, bugs, and general questions:

Licensing

Directionary™ is available for sale or licensing. Please use the contact email above.

Accessibility

Directionary PRO includes keyboard navigation support (Enter, Escape, Tab), visible focus indicators, and unlimited play without daily pressure.

Goal

Complete 3 word puzzles using directional clues. Each guess shows whether letters should come earlier or later in the alphabet. Play as many times as you want!

Symbols Guide

Example

If the target word is HOUSE and you guess GREAT:

G ► (H comes after G in alphabet)
R ◄ (O comes before R in alphabet)
E ► (U comes after E in alphabet)
A ► (S comes after A in alphabet)
T ◄ (E comes before T in alphabet)

AlphaHint™ (PRO Mode Only)

Hold any arrow in your most recent guess to see which letters are still possible.

Notes:
• Only works on your most recent guess
• Green dots ● are already solved
• ⚠️ PRO+ Mode: AlphaHint is disabled

PRO Mode

✓ AlphaHint enabled | Bold letters | Any valid guess | 10 guesses per round

Scoring: Start with 100 points per word. Lose 10 points per incorrect guess.

PRO+ Mode (Hard Mode)

⭐ DOUBLE POINTS ⭐
✗ No AlphaHint | No bold letters | 7 guesses per round | Must follow arrow clues

Scoring: All scores ×2! Start with 200 points per word, scoring decreases with each guess.

Word Definitions

Click any word you've guessed to see its definition!

Scoring

PRO Mode: 10 guesses per round, start with 100 points, lose 10 per incorrect guess, 3 rounds per game. Max score: 300.

PRO+ Mode: 7 guesses per round, all scores doubled. Max score: 600.

Abandon Game

Use the Abandon Game button or link to end your current game and start fresh. Does not count toward stats.

Tips

• Start with words using middle alphabet letters (L-M-N-O) to eliminate half the alphabet at once.
• Pay attention to the arrows — they show which direction to move through the alphabet.

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