# Contextually A.I. Word Puzzle — Context-based hidden word game

> AI-powered word guessing game using context and word association. (iPhone/iPad app by Elizabeth Ashley.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contextually-ai-word-puzzle/id6449951756 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Elizabeth Ashley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604429352)
- Category: Games, Education, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 24 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 125 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-08-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contextually-ai-word-puzzle/id6449951756/reviews.md

## What is Contextually A.I. Word Puzzle?

Are you as smart as an AI? Put your vocab & language skills to the test! Contextually’s AI-driven guessing game challenges you to reveal a hidden word, using context: by guessing words most commonly used with it, getting closer & closer until you guess the hidden word itself.
Each guess is ranked by how close it is to the hidden word. The lower the number, the closer you are to reaching the hidden word - word #1.

Understanding context is how language AIs work. Computer models digest many thousands of articles, books, etc., with millions of words, to find which words are used most often together, and predict what words could come next. Contextually leverages the same insights, using text corpuses and modeling from Stanford University and Google.

Because ‘context’ covers a wide range of what & how people communicate, Contextually is a challenge to play. Successful guesses might be based on any or all of:
* Events/interests - e.g., impose and sanctions, or vampire and slayer
* Meanings/synonyms - promise and vow
* Semantics/connotations - club and clique
* Word association - horse and carriage
* Similarities - cupcake and muffin
* Categories - candy and snack
* Phrases and idioms - insult and injury

Contextually’s design, gameplay, and word selection all enhance its playability. Features include:
* Hints - each game gives you a starting point
* Unlimited game play, two ways - Classic gives you unlimited guesses; 6 for 6 starts with 6 hints, but you have only 6 tries to guess the hidden word
* Daily play - one game that's the same for everyone, every day
* Curated list of 1500+ words. Hidden words are nouns in the singular form, except for pairs (goggles, scissors) and stuff that's never singular (lyrics, nachos). The list is curated to provide a range of difficulty, and to limit non-relevant games. (For example, ‘cologne’ didn’t make the list; its closest context words are other place names in Germany.)

Take a stimulating brain break with Contextually, and stretch your vocabulary & language understanding, while matching wits with AI!

## Key features

- AI-driven word guessing
- Context-based clues
- Ranked guesses
- Unlimited gameplay
- Daily challenges
- Curated word list

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads, and Unlimited Hints | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contextually-ai-word-puzzle/id6449951756/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Some fun until you encounter bad puzzles

*2025-03-16*

It’s a neat idea in premise, but if the programming doesn’t hold up then neither does the fun. Too many errors in the word hierarchy. A giraffe and a narwhal can’t be single digit similarities on a list of animals. Making a word plural or not changes the associated strength by 50 places, even when the answer is not number specific. “Siri, find me a better word game”. A sign of the times.

### 5/5 — Interesting and challenging

*2023-08-12*

The game feels unique. The AI component makes you think through the clues differently. I like that there are two different game modes - one where you start with just tow clues and have unlimited tries to figure it out from there, and the other where you start with six clues but only have six tries to solve it.

## Frequently asked questions about Contextually A.I. Word Puzzle

### How does Contextually work?

Contextually uses AI insights derived from large text corpuses to determine word associations. You guess words that are commonly used with the hidden word, with each guess ranked by its proximity to the target.

### What are the gameplay modes in Contextually?

Contextually offers two main modes: Classic, which provides unlimited guesses, and '6 for 6', where you have only six tries to guess the word with six hints.

### How is the word list curated in Contextually?

The app features a curated list of over 1500 nouns, primarily in singular form, chosen for a range of difficulty and to avoid irrelevant contextual games. For example, words with overly specific or niche contexts were excluded.

### Does Contextually have ads?

No, Contextually is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted gameplay experience.

### What devices can I play Contextually on?

Contextually is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### What is the age rating for Contextually?

Contextually has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for younger players and adults alike.

### How often is Contextually updated?

The app was last updated on August 29, 2023, with version 1.1. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### What do users like about Contextually?

Users appreciate the AI-driven approach to word guessing and the challenge it presents to their vocabulary and language understanding. The ranked guesses and contextual clues are also highlighted as positive features.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2023-08-29

small bug fix

### 1.0 — 2023-08-09

No release notes.

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