Words With Silent Letters
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About Words With Silent Letters
English is notorious for its silent letters. Can you identify which letters are hiding in plain sight in these common words? This free word games activity is built for older adults who want clear, readable browser-based games without sign-up friction.
Word games are useful for vocabulary, reading confidence, and language-focused problem-solving at a comfortable pace. This quiz includes 15 questions, so it works well as a quick session or as part of a longer brain-training routine. A printable version is available if you prefer offline play or want to share the game at home, in a classroom, or in a group setting.
About Words With Silent Letters
Words With Silent Letters is a free word games quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. English is notorious for its silent letters. Can you identify which letters are hiding in plain sight in these common words? A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. Which letter is silent in the word 'knight'?
Answer: Both 'k' and 'g'
2. In the word 'pneumonia', which letter is silent?
Answer: The 'p'
3. Which letter is silent in 'island'?
Answer: The 's'
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Words With Silent Letters?
Words With Silent Letters has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Words With Silent Letters free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Words With Silent Letters — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does Words With Silent Letters take?
Most players finish Words With Silent Letters in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Words With Silent Letters?
If you enjoyed this word games quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
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