Help & FAQ

Why didn't I get scored?

Everyone is welcome to use the word of the day in their posts, but only people who accept the challenge get scored. You can accept before or after you post — both work, as long as they happen on the word's day.

Can I use a variation or different tense of the word?

Unfortunately, no. The word in your post must match the word on the card exactly. Past tense, possessive, or plural forms won't get picked up.

When do scores come out?

Scores are calculated shortly after midnight UTC each day. Farcaster players get a push notification when their score is ready; X players get their score in the daily email — and your scores are always here under My Words.

How do I play on X?

Sign in here, connect your X account on the Account page, and accept the daily challenge on the home page (or with the one-tap link in the daily email). Then just use the word in a post or reply on X — we find and score it automatically. Your X account must be public; we can't see protected posts. Playing on X is free.

Can I play on both Farcaster and X?

Yes. Play on either platform or both. On a day you play both, your higher score counts, so posting to a second platform can only help. Write something new for each: posting the same or similar sentence on a second platform will reduce your score there. Your entire history from all platforms shows up under My Words.

I signed up separately on Farcaster and X. Can I combine them?

Yes. Contact us and we'll merge them into one account.

Do I need $wordaday to play?

Gameplay on Farcaster is powered by $wordaday — hold a minimum balance to accept the daily challenge. Playing on X is free. Viewing the daily word, the leaderboard, and the daily email are always free.

How is my score calculated?

AI evaluates your post on three dimensions: mastery (correct usage of the word), authenticity (natural, genuine expression), and originality (creative and unique usage).

Why was I removed from the leaderboard?

Leaderboard rankings and rewards are reserved for players who demonstrate consistent, original effort.

We monitor submissions for patterns that indicate low-effort or non-original participation, such as:

• Reusing the same sentence structure across multiple days
• Submitting highly formulaic or minimally varied responses
• Copying or closely imitating other players
• Patterns consistent with automated or bulk-generated text

Players flagged for these patterns may be excluded from leaderboard rankings and rewards. You can still play and receive scores every day.

If you believe this was a mistake, reach out to @word-a-day on Farcaster or @word_a_day_game on X.