How to play Daily Missing Vowels
Each day you get five words with the vowels knocked out. Every a, e, i, o and u is replaced by a blank tile, while the consonants stay exactly where they belong — so P L _ N _ T is waiting to become planet. Type the full word into the box under each puzzle and press Enter. Because the game checks the shape against a full dictionary, any real word that fits the consonant pattern is accepted, and some skeletons have more than one answer. The letter Y counts as a consonant here, so it's left showing to give you an extra clue. The five words come from the calendar date, which means everyone plays the same puzzle each day, with a new set at midnight your local time. Progress is saved in your browser.
How to crack a skeleton
Start with the consonant clusters. Combinations like str, ch, thr and ng sharply narrow what the word can be, and common endings — -tion, -ing, -er, -ly — often reveal themselves before you've placed a single vowel. Count the blanks, too: a two-blank word with four consonants has a very different rhythm from a one-blank word. When you're torn between, say, bread and broad, remember that both may be accepted if they fit.
Need a nudge?
If a skeleton won't budge, our crossword solver takes a pattern of known letters and blanks and lists everything that fits — perfect for missing-vowel shapes. The word lists A–Z are another good way to widen the vocabulary you draw on. Reach for them when you'd rather learn a word than tap reveal.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do you play Daily Missing Vowels?
- Five words are shown with the vowels removed and replaced by blanks. Type each full word to put the vowels back. Any real word that fits the consonant pattern is accepted.
- Is the puzzle the same for everyone?
- Yes — the five words are chosen from the calendar date, so every player gets the same puzzle each day. A new set appears at midnight your local time.
- Is Y a vowel here?
- No. Only a, e, i, o and u are removed. Y is treated as a consonant and stays visible to help you.