Capitle
A collection of Ottawa-themed 5-letter word puzzles. Pick one and solve it — or work through them all.
All Capitle puzzles
About Capitle
Capitle is a free word puzzle collection made for Ottawa-Gatineau. Each puzzle is a 5-letter word tied to the capital — a landmark, neighbourhood, festival, weather pattern, or piece of local history. Pick any puzzle from the catalog above and try to solve it in six guesses.
Think of it as the Ottawa version of Wordle. Tile colours reveal which letters are in the answer (red = right spot, amber = wrong spot, slate = not in the word). The twist: every answer means something to people who live in or visit the 613.
Each puzzle has its own URL — finished one and want a friend to try? Just send them the link. Progress is stored in your browser, so you can come back any time and pick up where you left off.
Frequently asked
- What is Capitle?
- Capitle is the Ottawa version of Wordle — a free collection of 5-letter word puzzles where every answer is tied to Canada's capital. Landmarks, neighbourhoods, festivals, weather, and local history all show up. Pick any puzzle, get six guesses, and work through the collection at your own pace.
- How do I play Capitle?
- Type a 5-letter guess and press Enter. Tiles turn red if a letter is in the answer and in the right spot, amber if the letter is in the answer but wrong spot, and slate if the letter isn't in the answer. You have six attempts. Stuck? Tap “Need a hint?” for an Ottawa-themed clue.
- Is Capitle free?
- Yes. Capitle is free and works in your browser without an account.
- Is Capitle the Ottawa version of Wordle?
- Pretty much. Capitle borrows the six-guess, 5-letter format that Wordle made popular, but every answer ties back to Ottawa-Gatineau — Rideau, Glebe, Tulip, Skate, and many more. Hints reference local places, festivals, and history.
- Can I share my Capitle results?
- Yes. After you finish (win or lose), tap the Share button to copy a spoiler-free emoji grid you can paste into texts, Discord, or social media — like Wordle. Each puzzle has its own URL you can send to friends.
- Will my progress be saved?
- Yes — locally on the device you’re playing on. Your guesses and which puzzles you’ve solved are stored in your browser’s storage so you can come back and pick up where you left off.