Pimantle
Meaning, not spelling, is what counts in Pimantle. Each guess appears as a dot, and the closer it sits to the center, the closer it is to the secret word.
Opens the real game on semantle.pimanrul.es. Free, in a new tab.
- Based on
- Semantle
- View
- Guesses plotted around a center point
- Tries
- No limit
- Extras
- Hint and explore buttons, archive, live stats
- Best on
- A desktop screen
- Category
- Word games, meaning and clues
How to play Pimantle
- Guess any word
Type a word and press Guess. Your first guesses are just a way to find a direction.
- Watch where it lands
A dot near the center means the word is used in similar ways to the answer. Far away means unrelated.
- Follow the warm area
Guess words linked to your closest dots and move inward step by step.
- Use help if needed
Hint and explore can show you nearby words when you are stuck.
What similar means here
Pimantle measures meaning with word2vec, a model that learned which words appear in similar places in a huge amount of text. Two words score close when they are used in similar ways. That is why opposites such as hot and cold can sit near each other, while words you think of together, like bread and butter, may not.
Once you accept that it is a model and not a dictionary, the game gets easier. Ask yourself how the secret word is used in a sentence, not what it means in a definition.
Getting unstuck
- Look at your three closest dots and ask what they have in common.
- Swap to a different part of speech.
- Use one hint, then go back to guessing on your own.
- Check the live stats: if few people have solved it yet, it is a hard day for everyone.
Pimantle tips
- Start broad: an animal, a feeling, a place, a tool. One of them usually lands nearer than the rest.
- Similar meaning is not the same as same topic. Words that appear in the same kind of sentence score well.
- Try other forms of a close word, such as plural, verb or adjective.
- When two close dots point to different topics, test a word that fits both.
Pimantle questions
How do you play Pimantle?
Type any word and see where its dot lands. The closer to the center, the closer its meaning is to the secret word. Keep guessing toward the center until you hit it.
Where can I find Pimantle hints or yesterday's word?
Inside the game. The Hint and Explore buttons show nearby words, and the archive covers earlier days. Megadle does not list the daily word.
What is the difference between Pimantle and Semantle?
Both use the same idea and the same kind of word data. Pimantle adds the map of guesses, live stats and an archive.
Does Pimantle work on phones?
It works, but its maker says it is designed for desktop, so you may hit small problems on a phone.
How many guesses does Pimantle take?
There is no limit. The live stats on the page show how many guesses other players needed that day, often dozens.
Facts checked on 2026-11-09. Pimantle belongs to pimanrules. Megadle is not linked to it.