How does Nearo scoring work?

Nearo compares each guess with the hidden answer by meaning, then returns a similarity score from 0 to 100 percent. Higher scores mean the guess is semantically closer to the answer, while low scores mean the word is farther away.

What does a Nearo rank mean?

A rank appears when a guess is close enough to the hidden word. The rank shows how near that guess is among the closest possible words, giving players a stronger clue than the percentage score alone.

Is Nearo the same as Wordle?

No. Wordle is based on spelling and letter positions, while Nearo is based on word meaning. In Nearo, a guess can be useful even if it shares no letters with the hidden answer.

Is Nearo a good Semantle alternative?

Yes. Like Semantle, Nearo is a semantic word game where you guess the hidden word by meaning and follow a similarity score. Nearo adds a rank for close guesses and a recent puzzle archive, and it is free to play in any modern browser with no account.

Can I replay older Nearo puzzles?

Yes. Nearo includes a recent archive so players can catch up on previous daily puzzles. Archive progress is saved locally in the browser, the same way the current daily puzzle is saved.

Game guide

Nearo — the daily word-meaning game

Nearo is a free daily word game where the answer is a hidden word. Players guess related words and use semantic similarity scores to move closer. A 100 percent score means the hidden word has been found. If you like Wordle but want a meaning-based challenge, Nearo is a free Wordle and Semantle alternative you can play in your browser.

Updated June 14, 2026

How to play Nearo

Enter any valid word as a first guess.
Use the similarity score to see how close that word is in meaning.
Follow high-scoring related words, synonyms, and category clues.
Keep narrowing your guesses until one reaches 100 percent.

Nearo vs Wordle and Semantle

Nearo, Wordle, and Semantle are all daily word games, but they test different skills. Wordle is about spelling and letter positions. Semantle and Nearo are about meaning: you guess related words and follow a semantic similarity score toward the hidden answer. Nearo adds a rank for close guesses and a recent archive, making it an approachable Semantle alternative that still runs free in any modern browser.