7 Online Word Games Like Wordle for Kids

Alexandra F.:  Like Wordle, this game starts out with a blank 5x6 grid, giving players six tries to guess a five-letter word. In this version, however, the words don't go above an 8th grade level, and players have the option to use words between 3 and 11 letters. Though the page is a little cluttered with ads and other game recommendations, the gameplay itself is pretty easy and straightforward.

Alexandra F.:  Calling all Harry Potter fans! MuggleNet has a Wordle game just for you. The five-letter words and names in this puzzle are all related to the magical wizarding world, and come from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts stories.

Alexandra F.:  Spellie is a web-based word puzzle that closely matches the Wordle format, but which includes kid-friendly features like being able to customize the difficulty level, switch the keyboard setup, or use a spell checker. I love the very simple and intuitive layout that makes it easy to just start playing, and especially appreciate that it is totally ad-free!

Alexandra F.:  This word puzzle app is a lot like Word Cookies! except that the words you need to guess are also aligned as a crossword. So, it ends up being a little easier (and more fun) because the crossword layout gives you clues as you fill in the spaces. My 5 and 16 year old love this game equally, and it's usually what I play on my phone, too, when I have a few minutes of downtime. It's free to download and play, but has ads and in-app purchases.

Alexandra F.:  The clean, simple interface makes this a great, kid-friendly version of Wordle, especially since it includes customizable settings for word length and number of guesses. Kids can play on the app, or on a web browser. Bonus - no ads!

Alexandra F.:  Just like Wordle, only limited to food-related words, making it easier to play. Though the game is free, the website does run ads.

Alexandra F.:  Everyone in my family, from the preschooler on up, loves playing this fun little word game for kids and adults. You are given a few letters, and the goal is to swipe the letters together to guess the words. The app is free (with in-app purchases), but the sheer number of ads that pop up can get a little annoying.