Word game

Motamo

Rebuild the chain of 5 words

Motamo is a free online word game where you rebuild a chain of five French words from their definitions, each word starting with the last letter of the one before, with a new grid every day.

Duration: 2–4 min
Difficulty: Easy to hard
Skill: Vocabulary
Price: Free

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This word game is played in French.

How to play?

One starting letter, five definitions, one rule: each word starts with the last letter of the previous one. The chain builds link by link: each word you find gives you the first letter of the next.

The first letter of the chain is given.
Five definitions describe the words to find, in order.
Each word must start with the last letter of the previous word.
Complete a valid chain to win the round.

Why play?

Definitions plus a letter constraint: two ways in.
Every word found narrows the next one — the end speeds up.
A treat for crossword fans.

Tips

Read every definition to the end: the opening sentences are deliberately the most cryptic, while the last ones point you much more directly to the answer.
Start from the tiles: the word length is shown and its first letter is already known. Those two constraints rule out most candidates very quickly.
A wrong guess is never wasted: correctly placed letters stay on screen in blue for your next try. A plausible word beats staring at an empty row.
Don't worry about accents, they are ignored. Focus on the meaning and on the final letter, since it kicks off the next word in the chain.
Save the joker for the word that really stumps you: it reveals a letter you don't know yet, but every joker used takes points off your final score.

Frequently asked questions

How do you play Motamo?

You get the first letter of the chain and a definition for each of the five words. Find them in order: each word starts with the last letter of the previous one. Tries are unlimited, correctly placed letters stay visible and a joker can reveal a letter. Complete the chain to win.

Is Motamo free to play?

Yes. Motamo is free and runs in your browser, on desktop or mobile, with nothing to download. You can play today's grid without an account; a free account unlocks the archive of past days. SIWA+ (€18 a year) removes ads and adds advanced stats.

How does the word chain work in Motamo?

Each word you find hands its last letter to the next word, which must start with it: after CHEVAL (horse) comes a word starting with L, such as LIVRE (book). Only the very first letter is given upfront; the others unlock as you solve. All words are in French.

What if I get stuck on a word in Motamo?

Submit a word of the right length anyway: correctly placed letters stay on screen and narrow things down. Reread the whole definition, then use a joker if needed to reveal a letter. Tries are unlimited, but every wrong guess and every joker weighs on your score.

How is the Motamo score calculated?

Your score, out of 1000 points with 1 to 3 stars, rewards the words you find and your accuracy: every wrong guess and every joker costs points. Time matters too, with a bonus for beating the reference time and a penalty if you are much slower.