Dad Joke of the Day
Today's groaner is waiting. Guess the punchline letter by letter and brace yourself for the pun.
Yesterday’s joke
This week’s jokes
- Monday, October 5, 2026Why did Dad get a job at the mattress store?He was great at lying down on the job.
- Sunday, October 4, 2026Why did the pitcher bring a stopwatch to the game?He wanted to throw a fast ball.
- Saturday, October 3, 2026Why did the potato cheer so loud at the football game?It was a proud spec-tater.
- Friday, October 2, 2026What do you call a dinosaur that crashes cars?A tyrannosaurus wrecks.
- Thursday, October 1, 2026What kind of bagel can fly?A plane bagel.
- Wednesday, September 30, 2026Why did the cow go to the movies?To see a moo-vie.
A dad joke is a joke you can see coming from a mile away, and that's exactly why it's fun to guess. This dad joke of the day works like a word puzzle: read the setup, then fill in the punchline one letter at a time. Six wrong guesses and the answer is revealed. Figure it out and you'll feel clever and a little embarrassed at the same time.
A new dad joke arrives every day at midnight Eastern. Keep your daily streak alive, share your result in the family group chat, and let everyone else try without spoiling it. Yesterday's joke and recent ones appear below with answers, which makes this page a handy stash when you need a fresh groaner for the dinner table.
How to play
- Read the setup and groan in advance.
- Guess letters to reveal the punchline.
- Use Hint if the pun is just out of reach.
- Share your result and spoil nothing for the family.
Questions people ask
What counts as a dad joke?
A dad joke is a short, clean joke built on a pun or wordplay, usually with a punchline so obvious or corny it makes people groan. They're family friendly by nature, which is why they've become a staple at dinner tables everywhere.
Is the dad joke different from the main joke of the day?
Yes. The dad joke of the day has its own daily joke pulled only from the dad joke collection. You can play both each day, and each keeps its own streak.
How can I share it without spoiling the answer?
Tap the share button after you finish. It creates a result showing how many guesses you used without revealing the punchline. Paste it in your family chat and let everyone else try to solve it on their own.