How do you play HOLLY?

HOLLY shows you the blank letter boxes of a hidden Hollywood movie title. Use the on-screen keyboard to guess letters one at a time. Correct letters turn teal. Each wrong guess removes one of your 5 lives (the H-O-L-L-Y letters at the top). Guess the full title before you run out of lives to win.

How many lives do you get in HOLLY?

You get 5 lives per puzzle, represented by the letters H, O, L, L, Y at the top of the screen. Each wrong letter guess removes one life. If all 5 are gone before you complete the title, the puzzle is over.

How does the hint work in HOLLY?

After 3 wrong guesses (when you have 2 lives remaining), a Hint button unlocks. Tapping it reveals a one-line clue about the movie. Using the hint costs one extra life, so use it wisely.

How often does HOLLY reset?

A new puzzle drops every day at midnight IST (Indian Standard Time). Every player worldwide gets the same movie on the same day.

Does HOLLY track streaks?

Yes. HOLLY tracks your current streak and longest streak automatically in your browser. Solve the daily puzzle on consecutive days to keep your streak alive — missing a day resets it.

How to Play HOLLY

HOLLY is a free daily Hollywood movie guessing game — a new hidden film title every day. Here's everything you need to know.

What is HOLLY?

HOLLY is the Hollywood Wordle — a daily puzzle where you guess a hidden Hollywood movie title letter by letter. Every player worldwide gets the same puzzle each day. Solve it, share your result, and come back tomorrow for a new one.

The Objective

Reveal all the letters in the hidden Hollywood movie title before you run out of lives. You start with 5 lives — the letters H, O, L, L, Y displayed at the top of the game.

H O L L Y

5 lives — one lost per wrong guess

See the blank title

Each puzzle shows empty letter boxes for a hidden Hollywood movie. Spaces, hyphens, and punctuation are shown as-is — only letters are hidden.

Guess letters

Tap letters on the on-screen keyboard. If the letter is in the title, all its positions turn teal. If it's not, you lose one life and that letter is greyed out on the keyboard.

Use the hint if you're stuck

After 3 wrong guesses, a Hint button unlocks. It reveals a one-line clue about the movie. Using the hint costs one life — so it's a trade-off. Save it for when you're truly stumped.

Win — or lose gracefully

Reveal every letter before your lives run out and you win. Run out of lives and the movie is revealed. Either way, share your result and come back tomorrow for a new puzzle.

Streaks & Stats

HOLLY automatically tracks your stats in your browser — no account needed:

→ Current streak — consecutive days you've solved the puzzle
→ Longest streak — your personal best run
→ Total played & win rate — your overall record

Stats are stored locally in your browser. Clearing browser data will reset them.

Tips for New Players

→ Start with common vowels — A, I, E, O, U appear in almost every title.
→ Common consonants like R, N, S, and K are worth trying early.
→ Count the word lengths — they hint at whether it's a short title like "Sholay" or a longer one.
→ Save the hint for when you're down to your last few lives, not the moment it unlocks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many lives do you get?

5 lives per puzzle, shown as the letters H-O-L-L-Y at the top. Each wrong letter guess removes one.

When does a new puzzle drop?

Every day at midnight IST (Indian Standard Time). All players worldwide share the same daily puzzle.

Is HOLLY free to play?

Yes, completely free. No account, no subscription — just open the site and play.

What movies are featured in HOLLY?

A curated mix of Hollywood films spanning all eras — from classic cinema to recent blockbusters. Something for every level of fan.