The Punmantou guru, one finger to his head and one to his toe

PunmantouBETA

That's not a word, but it should be!

A word-guessing game where puns and portmanteaus blend into quirky new meanings.

Play Punmantou

Plays in your browser with no login and no ads.

Made for crossword solvers, Wordle regulars, and anyone who groans at a good pun.

How to play

  1.  1  The guru gives you a clue.

    Six letters. Six attempts.

    Attempts
    The guru, finger to his temple

    Clue

  2.  2  Type your guess.

    Attempts
    The guru, grinning, with a gold tooth

    Your guess

    Right letter, right spot Correct letter, wrong spot

  3.  3  Stuck? Trade attempts for hints.

    Most players buy a second clue, then reveal more letters if needed.

    Attempts
    The guru, one eyebrow raised

    Second clue

    Free Letter Buy a Clue

  4.  4  Solve the puzzle, giggle and groan 🙄

    Did you guess right? If not, the guru will help.

    Attempts
    The guru, rolling his eyes at the pun

    Explaining the joke

Best on your home screen

Punmantou plays in any browser. Add it to your home screen for the full app experience, with no app store needed.

Punmantou on a phone, mid-puzzle: the guru's clue Failed soufflé and a second clue above the tiles, with the keyboard below
iPhone
In Safari, tap Share, then Add to Home Screen.
Android
In Chrome, tap the ⋮ menu, then Add to Home screen.

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The guru, one finger to his head and one to his toe
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comedy.