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Guess the word

Guess the word #1

Welcome to a special word game inspired by Ava’s 1920s cozy mystery books! Here’s how to play:

Guess the mystery word connected to Ava’s Lady Marigold series in six tries or fewer.

How It Works

  1. Type your guess into the puzzle (any valid 5-letter word).
  2. After each guess, the letters change color to give you clues:
    • 🟩 Green – the letter is in the word and in the right place.
    • 🟨 Yellow – the letter is in the word but in the wrong place.
    • ⬜ Grey – the letter is not in the word at all.

Hints

  • All words are related to Ava’s mysteries (think characters, settings, or 1920s-themed terms).
  • Use process of elimination—cross off letters you know aren’t in the word.
  • Don’t worry if you’re new—half the fun is puzzling it out!

Your Challenge

See if you can solve today’s word in fewer than six guesses. Then share your results (without spoilers!) with fellow readers.

Extra fun: Try playing while sipping tea or nibbling a scone—very Marigold of you!

Play now!

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Hi, I'm Ava

I write 1920s cozy mysteries featuring smart, sassy sleuths, adorable dogs, found family, high society, fashion & will 'they or won't they', opposites attract romance.

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