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EmojiWord

Solve phonetic emoji puzzles and guess the word.

166 emoji puzzles to crack. Say each emoji aloud, blend the sounds, find the word. Eight categories, three difficulty levels, for the whole family from age 8.

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Guess the word
🐱chat
+
Mm
+
💧eau
= seven letters
CHAME··
Hint · 3 available
v2.0.0Version
iOS & AndroidPlatform
LiveStatus
Word gameCategory
Ages 8+Audience
How it works

Say it. Blend it. Guess it.

🐱chat
+
Mm
+
💧eau
=
chameau 🐫the hidden word

Three sounds, one word. A centuries-old rebus mechanic given a modern twist with emojis. That is the whole game, and it is surprisingly addictive.

Inside this edition

A next-generation word game.

No.01

166 puzzles to solve

166 phonetic puzzles in French, from easy to genuinely tricky. Say each emoji, blend the sounds, find the word.

No.02

8 thematic categories

Food, Animals, Sports, Professions, Objects, Countries, Transport, Nature. Each world brings its own challenges and grows your vocabulary.

No.03

3 difficulty levels

Easy to get started, intermediate for puzzle fans, hard for true rebus addicts. Progression unlocks new categories.

No.04

Hint system

Need a nudge? Earn hints through gameplay. A balanced mechanic that helps without spoiling the joy of discovery.

No.05

Offline, no intrusive ads

Playable without a connection once installed. No hidden subscription, no mandatory in-app purchases.

No.06

For the whole family

A vibrant design built for all ages, from 8 up. Also a great support for learners of French.

Why EmojiWord?

EmojiWord is the first phonetic rebus game built entirely in French. The concept is simple yet brilliant: combine the sounds of emojis to form real words. It is not a crossword, not a Wordle. It is a visual phonetic puzzle that engages your ear, your eye and your linguistic creativity. 166 puzzles, 8 categories, 3 levels: hours of smart entertainment.

Beyond the game, EmojiWord is a genuine vocabulary-building tool. By decoding puzzles, players strengthen their sound associations, discover new words and sharpen their grasp of the language. It is an excellent companion for learning French as a foreign language, and a playful resource already used in classrooms by teachers.

In brief
What is EmojiWord?

EmojiWord is a free phonetic rebus game on iOS and Android. Players say emojis aloud and blend the sounds to reconstruct a hidden word. The app holds 166 puzzles across 8 thematic categories and 3 difficulty levels, playable offline, with no mandatory purchase, and built for the whole family from age 8.

Frequently asked

Everything people ask us.

Is EmojiWord like Wordle?
EmojiWord is a mobile word game, but with a different mechanic. Instead of guessing a word letter by letter, you combine the phonetic sounds of emojis to reveal a hidden word. It is much closer to a rebus than to a crossword.
Is the game free?
Yes. EmojiWord is free on iOS and Android, with 166 puzzles available from install, across 8 categories. No hidden subscription, no mandatory in-app purchase.
Do I need an internet connection to play?
No. Once installed, EmojiWord is fully playable offline. A connection is only used for rewarded hints, which you watch only if you choose to.

Ready to decode?

Free on the App Store and Google Play. 166 phonetic puzzles across 8 categories are waiting.

In brief

How does the EmojiWord game work?

EmojiWord is a phonetic rebus game for iOS and Android: each puzzle shows a combination of 2 to 5 emojis whose sounds, said back-to-back, reveal a hidden word. For example, the bee emoji followed by the leaf emoji spells out "belief". The app ships with 166 puzzles split across 8 themed categories (food, animals, sports, professions, objects, countries, transport, nature) and a progressive hint system that first reveals the number of syllables, then the first letter, then a middle letter. Three difficulty levels let players progress at their own pace. Progress is saved by category and a 3-star scoring system rewards solutions found without hints. The game is free, without intrusive ads or hidden subscriptions, and works offline once installed. EmojiWord is the English edition of the French ÉmojiMot.

Why does EmojiWord train the brain?

EmojiWord stimulates three cognitive functions measured in neuroscience research: phonological awareness (sound segmentation), mental flexibility (switching between visual and verbal), and working memory (holding 2 to 5 sounds in parallel to combine them). Daily sessions of 10 to 15 minutes, recommended by the designers, are enough to complete one category in about 7 days. The app suits English-speaking players aged 8 and up, second-language learners (the phonetic aspect helps with pronunciation) and older adults looking for light brain training. EmojiWord was originally designed in Quebec French as ÉmojiMot then localised to English, with puzzles culturally adapted per language rather than literal translations. Both editions share the same gameplay and scoring system.

Frequently asked questions

Is EmojiWord like Wordle?

EmojiWord is a mobile word puzzle game but with a different mechanic: instead of guessing a word letter by letter, you combine the phonetic sounds of emojis to uncover a hidden word. It is closer to a rebus.

Is the game free?

Yes, EmojiWord is free on iOS and Android with 166 puzzles available from install, across 8 categories.

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