guessing game

noun

: a game in which the player has to correctly guess the answer

—often used figuratively

Making a diagnosis in such cases can be a real guessing game.

Reporters continue to play a guessing game as they wait to hear her final decision.

Examples of guessing game in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Presumably, though, his job is something of a morbid guessing game, like prewriting obituaries. — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026

Brought to you by HelloFresh, The Pets Table offers dog food designed to feel less like a guessing game and more like a plan made just for your pup. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Just remember, this post is not for hints or clues, this post has the answer and some analysis of today’s guessing game and so forth. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Keep the message simple, leave room for questions, and let clarity make collaboration feel less like a guessing game. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026

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