Three Clue Movie Game: daily movie guessing game
What is Three Clue? A Daily Movie Guessing Game
Three Clue is a free daily movie guessing game and film quiz. Every day brings five films, and for each one your job is to guess the movie from a single one-word clue. No screenshots, no posters, no pixelated stills: just words.
Three Clue is a daily movie guessing game built around three clues.
Get the film from the first clue and you score three points. Need a second clue and it is worth two; a third leaves you one. Fifteen points are on offer in this daily movie quiz.
The rule that makes it work is simple: no clue ever contains a word from the film's title. If the answer is The Lion King, you will never see "lion" or "king". You might see "jungle", then "stampede", then "meerkat".
Everyone in the world plays the same five films each day, so scores are directly comparable. Finish your drop, share your card, and argue about it with whoever you sent it to.
If you have been looking for a film guessing game that is not another grid of coloured tiles, this is it. Guess the film from one word for three points, or take another clue and settle for fewer.
How to Play the Daily Movie Quiz
Play the Three Clue daily movie quiz and identify five films from one-word clues.
- Read the first clue. It is one word, and it is the hardest one you will get.
- Type the name of the film. Spelling is forgiving, and you do not need to worry about "The" at the start.
- No idea? Take the next clue. Each one narrows it down, and each one costs you a point.
- Work through all five films to finish the day and see your score out of fifteen.
- Come back tomorrow for a fresh drop and to keep your streak going.
Frequently asked questions
Here are answers to common questions about this daily movie guessing game and how it works.
Do I need to sign up to play?
No. Open the page and start playing straight away.
Is Three Clue free?
Yes, completely. Every daily drop is free to play, with no account, no payment and nothing standing between you and the films.
How many films are there each day?
Five films every day, with three clues available on each. That is fifteen points in total.
How does the scoring work?
Three points if you name the film on the first clue, two points on the second, one point on the third. Nothing if you miss it or pass.
Does everyone get the same films?
Yes. The daily drop is identical for every player in the world, which is what makes comparing scores worth doing.
When does a new drop appear?
At midnight UTC. There is a countdown on the end of day screen showing exactly how long you have to wait.
What happens to my streak if I miss a day?
Every player has a streak saver. Miss a single day and it steps in, so your streak carries on. Play seven days in a row and you earn it back.
Can I play previous drops?
Yes. Every drop since launch is in the archive, so you can catch up on any day you missed. Archive games are scored the same way, but they do not count towards your streak or stats.
Do I need an account?
No. Your score, streak and stats are stored in your own browser. Clearing your browsing data will reset them, and your progress does not follow you between devices.
What happens if I spell the title wrong?
Small mistakes are accepted. Typos, missing punctuation and a dropped "The" will all still count. A different film will not, so "Batman" will not be accepted for The Dark Knight.
Is Three Clue a movie Wordle?
Sort of. If you have played a film wordle or any movie wordle game before, the daily rhythm and the shareable score card will feel familiar. The difference is that Three Clue uses written one-word clues rather than screenshots or pixelated posters, so nothing is spoiled by a picture, and you get five films a day instead of one.
What is a movie dle?
"Dle" games are the family of daily puzzles inspired by Wordle, each giving you one fresh challenge a day. Three Clue is a movie dle: five films, three clues each, a new drop every midnight UTC.
Is there an app?
Not yet. The game runs in any browser and works well on a phone. Add threeclue.com to your home screen and it behaves much like an app.
Get in Touch
To get in touch with us about the game or anything else, email contact@threeclue.com. Film suggestions, feedback on the clues and bug reports are all welcome.
Three Clue is an independent daily movie guessing game and film quiz. Film titles are referred to for identification only, and all clues are original.