Who makes CleverGoat?

CleverGoat is built in-house, and every puzzle is written by a person. Joe, Heather and Selena write most of them. Naomi writes some too, and edits all of them, so one editor has read every clue on the site before you do. Ryan, Rae and Porter build and maintain the games the puzzles run in, and fix the things the rest of us break.

How often do new CleverGoat puzzles appear?

Every game gets a new puzzle daily, resetting at 00:00 CET.

What is CleverGoat Labs?

Labs is where new games get tested in public before they join the main lineup. Star Battle started there and graduated in July 2026. Single is currently the newest game in Labs. Not everything graduates. We decide by looking at the number of daily active users a game gets and the amount of feedback we have received.

How do I report a bug or suggest a game?

Email hello@clevergoat.com, or post in r/clevergoat. Typically you can expect a response from someone on the team within 48 hours.

About Us

CleverGoat launched in June 2024, making daily puzzles for people who enjoy the feeling of working something out. Word games came first, then logic and chess.

Our mission

At CleverGoat, our mission is to empower you to be entertained while also feeling accomplished. Master word games and skills through engaging challenges and celebrate your journey in a vibrant community

Our team

Meet the team behind CleverGoat, the people who write and build our daily word, logic and chess puzzles.

Praveen Latchamsetty

United States

Word Smith and Developer

I love being able to provide a platform for people to have fun and train their brain at the same time.

Ryan Carmody

Australia

Grid Guru and Web Developer

I love coding up games that can bring together people from all around the world. I think it might be my calling in life.

Rae McLean

Australia

Software Developer

Rae is a New Zealand born, Melbourne based developer with a love of creative coding projects. She built her own daily game, Wormle, before joining CleverGoat.

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Naomi Bruwer

South Africa

Team Lead and Lover of Daily Games

Naomi left her career in Intellectual Property for a life in tech in 2016, and has been running SEO and content across the MPL portfolio since 2024. At CleverGoat she reviews and edits every puzzle before it goes live, and writes some of them herself. She plays every kind of daily game, with a soft spot for word, maths and geography puzzles.

Porter Ajeti

United States

Developer, Creator of Stacked

I'm excited to make games that people are excited to play everyday.

Joe Rodini

United States

Content Creator and Cruciverbalist

I bring crossword constructing experience (and thus, a love of wordplay) to the team and hope to share my love of language with others.

Heather McDaid

Scotland

Puzzle Writer and Professional Dork

Heather designed the official Good Omens trading card game, commissioned by the Terry Pratchett Estate in 2025. Before that she spent ten years as co-founder and publishing director of 404 Ink, winning Small Press of the Year twice. She has been sneaking puzzles and clues into marketing campaigns for most of her career, so writing them outright is a promotion.

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Selena Li

United States

Content Creator

I love daily games and pride myself on playing as many as possible

Contributors

People who have contributed to CleverGoat's puzzles and games.

Elina Kaziieva

Ukraine

Content creator and lover of languages

I love games that are simple, challenging, and fun.

Griffin Clark

Canada

Web Developer and Game Enthusiast

I bring my experience as a web developer to the table to help create a fun and engaging experience for all.

Mia Zigerelli

United States

Content Creator

I love word games and puzzles and am excited to share my passion with others around the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who makes CleverGoat?: CleverGoat is built in-house, and every puzzle is written by a person. Joe, Heather and Selena write most of them. Naomi writes some too, and edits all of them, so one editor has read every clue on the site before you do. Ryan, Rae and Porter build and maintain the games the puzzles run in, and fix the things the rest of us break.
How often do new CleverGoat puzzles appear?: Every game gets a new puzzle daily, resetting at 00:00 CET.
What is CleverGoat Labs?: Labs is where new games get tested in public before they join the main lineup. Star Battle started there and graduated in July 2026. Single is currently the newest game in Labs. Not everything graduates. We decide by looking at the number of daily active users a game gets and the amount of feedback we have received.
How do I report a bug or suggest a game?: Email [email protected], or post in r/clevergoat. Typically you can expect a response from someone on the team within 48 hours.

Last reviewed 27 August 2026 by Naomi Bruwer