Brain Test: Tricky Words

Brain Test: Tricky Words is a picture-based word puzzle that turns simple vocabulary questions into clever mini riddles. Part of the well-known Brain Test series from Unico Studio, this game asks you to look at an image, spot the hidden clue, and build the right answer letter by letter. With over 100 levels, it’s designed to reward creative thinking as much as spelling.

Each stage is quick to start, but many are intentionally tricky—meaning the most obvious word is not always the correct one. If you enjoy 4-pics style word puzzles, logic games, and brain teasers that make you pause and rethink, this one fits perfectly.

How the puzzles work

Every level shows a picture (or a set of visual hints) and a selection of letters. Your goal is to form the correct word that matches what the puzzle is really asking. Sometimes the answer is a direct object in the image, and sometimes it’s a concept, a pun, or a wordplay twist.

• Choose letters: Click the available letters to build the word.
• Type to answer: On desktop, you can also use your keyboard to enter letters faster.
• Clear and retry: If your idea doesn’t fit, adjust the spelling or rethink the clue.

What makes Brain Test: Tricky Words different

This isn’t only a spelling challenge. The levels often test how you interpret images, notice small details, and connect ideas. The difficulty comes from misdirection and layered clues rather than obscure dictionary words.

Key mechanics you’ll notice

• Visual clue reading: Colors, positioning, and tiny objects can change the meaning of the whole picture.
• Creative associations: Some answers rely on common phrases, idioms, or everyday logic.
• Progressive challenge: Early stages teach the pattern; later levels combine multiple hints into one solution.
• Short-session design: Most puzzles can be attempted in seconds, making it easy to play “one more level.”

Tips to solve tricky word levels faster

• Describe the image out loud (in your head): Turning a picture into a sentence often reveals the intended word.
• Look for the “unexpected”: If the answer feels too easy, check for hidden details, odd placements, or a second meaning.
• Think in common phrases: Many levels point to familiar expressions rather than literal objects.
• Check letter counts and repeats: The available letters can hint at whether the word is plural, uses double letters, or has an uncommon ending.
• Take a short break: These puzzles are designed to trigger mental blocks. Returning after a minute often makes the answer obvious.

Platform and controls

Brain Test: Tricky Words runs directly in your web browser, so there’s nothing to download. It plays smoothly on both desktop and mobile.

More games like this

If you like the Brain Test style, you may also enjoy other Unico Studio logic and word titles such as Brain Test: Tricky Puzzles, Brain Test 2: Tricky Stories, Brain Test 3: Tricky Quests, and similar picture-word favorites like 4 Pics 1 Word.

FAQ

Is Brain Test: Tricky Words free to play?

Yes. You can play it for free in your browser.

How many levels are in Brain Test: Tricky Words?

There are more than 100 levels, with difficulty increasing as you progress.

Can I play Brain Test: Tricky Words on mobile and desktop?

Yes. It works on phones, tablets, and computers through a web browser.

What kind of skills does the game test?

It mainly tests vocabulary, visual interpretation, pattern recognition, and creative problem-solving.

Who made Brain Test: Tricky Words?

The game was created by Unico Studio, a game developer based in the United States.