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Guess a secret word by its meaning, not its spelling. Receive feedback on how close your guess is, from freezing to blazing, and refine your attempts until you solve it. Offers daily puzzles, endless practice, and challenges with friends.
What's New in Hot & Cold
2.5.0
July 29, 2026
Fix how streaks are calculated
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FAQ
How does Hot & Cold work?
You type any word, and the game indicates how close its meaning is to the secret word, ranging from 'freezing' to 'blazing'. The goal is to use this feedback to deduce and enter the correct secret word.
What are the game modes in Hot & Cold?
Hot & Cold offers a daily puzzle with a shared secret word, an endless practice mode with unlimited rounds, asynchronous multiplayer challenges with friends, and offline rounds against a local bot.
Can I play Hot & Cold offline?
Yes, you can play offline rounds against a local bot for practice. The daily puzzle and multiplayer modes require an internet connection.
Does Hot & Cold have ads?
No, Hot & Cold does not have forced ads. You can play uninterrupted. An optional rewarded video is available if you wish to support the developer.
How does the multiplayer in Hot & Cold work?
You can challenge a friend by sharing a link, and you'll play the same secret word asynchronously. Rounds contribute to F1-style points across a series, allowing games to continue for as long as desired.
Is my data private in Hot & Cold?
Yes, you can play anonymously, and your guesses stay on your device. Multiplayer rooms only display player names and scores, not the secret word or your typed words. Optional sign-in for leaderboards allows account deletion.
What is the age rating for Hot & Cold?
Hot & Cold has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.
How often is Hot & Cold updated?
The latest version, 2.2.0, was released on June 23, 2026, indicating regular updates to the application.