What are Rebus Puzzles?

Rebus puzzles are visually clued puzzles that challenge solvers to decode hidden words, phrases, or sayings from creative arrangements of letters, words, and symbols. They require a unique combination of skills including logical reasoning, lateral thinking, strong general knowledge, and word vocabulary proficiency. The visual clues may involve word positioning (above, below, inside, outside), text direction (upside down, backwards, diagonal), size variations, repetition patterns, and spatial relationships within a frame. Solving rebus puzzles exercises multiple cognitive abilities and helps build vocabulary while sparking creative problem-solving skills.

How do I play Daily Rebus Puzzles?

Each day, a new visual rebus puzzle is presented. You have 6 attempts to guess the hidden phrase represented by the visual clues. Type your guess and receive colored feedback: green letters are correct and in the right position, yellow letters are correct but misplaced, and grey letters are not in the answer. Use the hint button if you need help (costs one guess). Track your statistics, maintain winning streaks, and share your results with friends.

Can I install Daily Rebus Puzzles as an app?

Yes! Daily Rebus Puzzles is a Progressive Web App (PWA) that can be installed on any device. On iOS, tap the Share button in Safari and select 'Add to Home Screen'. On Android Chrome, tap the menu and select 'Install App' or 'Add to Home Screen'. On desktop browsers, look for the install icon in the address bar. Once installed, the app works offline and provides a native app-like experience.

How can I get daily puzzle notifications?

You can enable push notifications to be reminded when a new daily puzzle is available. Click the 'Notify Me About New Puzzles' button and follow the prompts to enable browser notifications. On iOS devices, you must first install the app to your home screen before push notifications can be enabled. You'll receive no more than one notification per day and can unsubscribe anytime.

Who creates these Rebus Puzzles?

Our rebus puzzles are primarily created by Terry Stickels, a renowned puzzle creator, author, and speaker known for his brain teasers and logic puzzles. His work has appeared in numerous publications and puzzle books. Additional puzzles come from FS Enterprises and other contributing authors. All puzzles are used with proper licensing agreements.

What skills do Rebus Puzzles help develop?

Rebus puzzles help develop multiple cognitive skills including: lateral thinking (approaching problems from unconventional angles), pattern recognition, vocabulary and language skills, visual-spatial reasoning, creative problem-solving, attention to detail, and general knowledge. Regular practice with rebus puzzles can sharpen mental acuity and improve cognitive flexibility, making them excellent brain training exercises for all ages.

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Your Guesses

You have 6 attempts to guess the phrase represented by visual clues of letters and words in the image above.
Use your lateral thinking skills to solve it by paying close attention to how letters and words are placed relative to each other.
Clues may involve in which direction words or letters are facing, and if they flow up or down or backwards.
Also notice how things are positioned inside or outside the puzzle box too!

About today’s rebus (spoiler-safe)

This daily rebus is a visual word puzzle that hides a common phrase or saying. Study positioning, direction, and repetition to spot the hint. After you solve (or reveal) the answer, we’ll show a short explanation here.

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