Frase by Forbes is a daily word puzzle game that challenges players to unscramble anagrams and reveal hidden phrases or idioms. Every day at 12 a.m. (ET), a new puzzle is presented, starting with a seemingly nonsensical arrangement of letters. The objective is to rearrange these letters to form a common phrase or idiom.
Scoring System Breakdown
The scoring in Frase by Forbes varies daily based on the difficulty of the phrases. Players earn different bonuses and penalties (or receive fewer points), depending on their performance. Here’s how the scoring system is structured:
1. Accuracy Bonus
The accuracy bonus rewards players who can complete the puzzle in their first guess:
- First Guess Completion: +100 points
Achieving the correct phrase on your first attempt demonstrates not only skill but also a deep understanding of the language, and this is generously rewarded.
2. Time Bonus
Although there is no official time limit to solve the puzzle, completing it quickly earns you additional points:
- 0-1 minutes: +200 points
- 1-3 minutes: +100 points
- 3-5 minutes: +50 points
- 5+ minutes: 0 points
Speed is crucial in Frase by Forbes. The faster you unscramble the phrase, the higher your time bonus will be, incentivizing players to think quickly and efficiently.
3. Word and Letter Guessing Bonuses
The way you guess the phrase also impacts your score, with different point values assigned to full words, partial words, and individual letters:
- Full Words: Blocks in a Word * 30 points
- Partial Words: Blocks in a Word * 15 points
- Individual Letters: 5 points each
Guessing full words yields the highest points because it indicates a comprehensive grasp of the puzzle. Partial words score lower, and individual letters score the least, encouraging players to aim for full word guesses to maximize their score.
Overall Score Categories
Once you complete the puzzle, your total score is categorized into one of three levels:
- Genius (perfect score): 481-720 points
- Great (mid-high score): 241-380 points
- Good (low-mid score): 0-240 points
These categories help players gauge their performance relative to the puzzle’s difficulty and their personal skill level.
Tips for Achieving the Highest Score
To attain the highest score in Frase by Forbes, follow these key strategies:
- Solve Quickly: The time bonus significantly impacts your overall score, so aim to unscramble the phrase as fast as possible.
- First Guess Completion: Strive to solve the puzzle on your first guess to earn the accuracy bonus.
- Guess Full Words: Whenever possible, guess full words to maximize your points from word guessing bonuses.
- Check for Hints for the Day’s Phrase: On this page, we provide the Frase answer and daily hint to assist you in solving the puzzle. When you’re stuck, you can check hints for the first, second, third, or last word to help you complete the puzzle quickly and earn time bonus points. Be sure to bookmark this page for future reference in case you need help solving the Frase of the day.
Viewing Your Score Breakdown
After completing the game, you can review your performance in detail. Simply click the toggle arrow next to the VIEW BREAKDOWN section, and you will see how your score was calculated based on the different scoring criteria (as shown in above fig).