Shuntle

About

Shuntle is a word-based puzzle game that tweaks the familiar guess-the-secret-word formula. You have six attempts to crack a hidden term between 4 and 7 letters long. The twist? Shorter words might include spaces that appear at the start, end, or both. Each guess uses 4-7 letters, with color-coded clues showing correct letters in the right spot (green), correct letters elsewhere (yellow), or letters not in the word (grey). The shifting word lengths and optional spaces add a layer of unpredictability to each round. The game’s standout feature is how spaces complicate the puzzle. Tracking whether a gap is leading, trailing, or part of a shorter word requires careful logic. Released on April 6, 2024, it plays directly in web browsers with no downloads. Its single-player format focuses on quick thinking over luck, making each solved puzzle feel earned.