word round

cheffie

this must be the most infuriating round of them all 15 goes in one game to get 1 letter that never showed up. Wouldn't it be a better round if it was like a word search with the letters already in the boxes so at least you have a chance when you think how many 4 letters words there are never mind 6 or 7.Any thoughts?

abe_coffee

hi @cheffie

am going to try to guess what you are seeing

1st guess ... you are playing find-the-letters(sometimes called hide-the-letters)
2nd guess ... it is the version with the question marks(a true mystery word)
3rd guess ... it took 15 unsuccessful tries to guess one letter
 
yes ... find-the-letters can be unwinnable when the letters never show up on the board
we have some control over the letters that show up on the board
here is one approach to getting a usable letter

the approach ... play a crown when the letter you want is unplayable or when the letter is not on the board
follow the crown ... sometimes it hits a rock(not nice)
sometimes it gives you the next letter in the mystery word ... the letter will be gold

if the guesses above are incorrect or you need more details please post a reply