description Jotto Overview
Jotto is a two-player deduction game in which each player tries to discover the other player’s secret word. Players propose words and receive information about how many letters are shared with the hidden word, without being told which positions match. The game can be played with paper and pencil and relies on vocabulary, elimination, and logical comparison rather than a board or specialized equipment.
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How do you play the classic Jotto word game?
Each player secretly chooses a five-letter word, then takes turns guessing the opponent's word. After each guess, the opponent gives the number of letters shared with the secret word, without revealing their positions. [Jotto](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jotto)
Do letter positions matter in Jotto?
No. In classic Jotto, the feedback is a count of common letters, so a correct letter in the wrong position still contributes to the score. For example, OTHER and PEACH share E and H, giving a count of 2. [Jotto](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jotto)
How is Jotto different from Wordle?
Jotto is a two-player deduction game that returns one shared-letter count, while Wordle is a solo daily puzzle that uses position-based color feedback. The classic Jotto target is a secret five-letter word, but there is no standard six-guess daily format. [Jotto](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jotto)
When was Jotto invented and who is credited with it?
Jotto is commonly credited to Morton M. Rosenfeld and dates to 1955. Its paper-and-pencil design predates modern digital word games and requires no board or app. [Jotto](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jotto)
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