Lingo 2: Symbol Meanings Guide

This guide provides definitions for all the symbols found in Lingo 2.

Lingo 2: Symbol Meanings Guide

This guide explains the function of each symbol in Lingo 2 and the Lingo 1 mechanic it is based on.

Blank – Normal

• Mechanic: Clue is the same word as the Answer.
• Example: HI -> HI
• Lingo 1 Mechanic: Mid White
• Extra Mechanic: (Dots): If the panel has dots without any symbol, repeat the word that many times.
• Example 2: PA -> PAPA

Blank – [

• Mechanic: Clue is the Answer written backwards.
• Example: POT -> TOP
• Lingo 1 Mechanic: Mid Black
• Extra Mechanic (Dots): Remove a repeating set of letters.
• Example 2: PAPA -> PA

{} – Normal

• Mechanic: Clue is a homophone (word that is pronounced the same) of the Answer.
• Example: TWO -> TOO
• Lingo 1 Mechanic: Top White

{} – Zigzag

• Mechanic: Clue rhymes with the Answer.
• Example: MESS -> LESS
• Lingo 1 Mechanic: Top Purple

Sun – Normal

• Mechanic: Clue is a synonym (word with the same meaning) of the Answer.
• Example: HINT -> CLUE
• Lingo 1 Mechanic: Bottom White

Sun – [

• Mechanic: Clue is an antonym (word with the opposite meaning) of the Answer.
• Example: SUN -> MOON
• Lingo 1 Mechanic: Bottom Black

Hexagon Stars – Normal

• Mechanic: Add x+1 letters to the Clue. X = The amount of dots underneath the symbol.
• Example: HI -> HIT
• Lingo 1 Mechanic: Mid Blue

Hexagon Stars – [

• Mechanic: Remove x+1 letters from the Clue. X = The amount of dots underneath the symbol.
• Example: HIT -> HI
• Lingo 1 Mechanic: Mid Red

Hexagon Stars – Zigzag

• Mechanic: Add lines to x+1 letters in the Clue (for example: P -> R, C -> O). X = The amount of dots underneath the symbol.
• Example: POT -> ROT
• Lingo 1 Mechanic: Mid Purple

Hexagon Stars – Zigzag – [

• Mechanic: Remove lines from x+1 letters in the Clue (for example: R -> P, O -> C). X = The amount of dots underneath the symbol.
• Example: ROT -> POT
• Lingo 1 Mechanic: Also Mid Purple

Three Star Stack – Normal

• Mechanic: Clue is a type of the Answer.
• Example: BANANA -> FRUIT
• Lingo 1 Mechanic: Bottom Lime

Three Star Stack – [

• Mechanic: Clue is the category of the Answer.
• Example: FRUIT -> BANANA
• Lingo 1 Mechanic: Bottom Magenta

Tetris Block – Normal

• Mechanic: Clue is found on the Answer.
• Example: EAR -> FACE
• Lingo 1 Mechanic: Bottom Blue

Tetris Block – [

• Mechanic: Clue is where the Answer can be found.
• Example: FACE -> EAR
• Lingo 1 Mechanic: Bottom Red

Snake – Normal

• Mechanic: Clue is something that does the action of the Answer.
• Example: TEETH -> BITE
• Lingo 1 Mechanic: Lingo 2 Exclusive

Snake – [

• Mechanic: Clue is an action done by the Answer.
• Example: BITE -> TEETH
• Lingo 1 Mechanic: Lingo 2 Exclusive

Planet – Normal

• Mechanic: Clue is the singular form of the Answer.
• Example: MAN -> MEN
• Lingo 1 Mechanic: Lingo 2 Exclusive

Planet – [

• Mechanic: Clue is the plural form of the Answer.
• Example: MEN -> MAN
• Lingo 1 Mechanic: Lingo 2 Exclusive

Pyramid – Normal

• Mechanic: Clue is a weaker form of the Answer.
• Example: EAT -> DEVOUR
• Lingo 1 Mechanic: Lingo 2 Exclusive

Pyramid – [

• Mechanic: Clue is a stronger form of the Answer.
• Example DEVOUR -> EAT
• Lingo 1 Mechanic: Lingo 2 Exclusive

Spiral – Normal

• Mechanic: Clue turns into the Answer after a period of time.
• Example: BABY -> CHILD
• Lingo 1 Mechanic: Bottom Brown

Spiral – [

• Mechanic: Clue used to be the Answer in the past.
• Example: CHILD -> BABY
• Lingo 1 Mechanic: Bottom Brown

Spiral – Zigzag

• Mechanic: Clue is the past tense of the Answer.
• Example: SWAM -> SWIM
• Lingo 1 Mechanic: Lingo 2 Exclusive

Pillars – Normal

• Mechanic: Clue is the feminine form of the Answer.
• Example: ACTRESS -> ACTOR
• Lingo 1 Mechanic: Lingo 2 Exclusive

Pillars – [

• Mechanic: Clue is the masculine form of the Answer.
• Example: ACTOR -> ACTRESS
• Lingo 1 Mechanic: Lingo 2 Exclusive

Room – Normal

• Mechanic: Answer is a sound made by the Clue.
• Example: PIG -> OINK
• Lingo 1 Mechanic: Top Magenta

Room – [

• Mechanic: Clue is a sound made by the Answer.
• Example: OINK -> PIG
• Lingo 1 Mechanic: Top Lime

Smiley

• Mechanic: Clue is hidden somewhere in the environment or on other panels.
• Example: (Blocks spelling HI) -> HI
• Lingo 1 Mechanic: Mid Green + Mint

(?) Symbol

• Mechanic: Functions differently based on context of the puzzle. Can often represent other symbols.
• Example: CLUE (? representing Sun) -> HINT
• Lingo 1 Mechanic: Gray