Wordle
The viral daily word game. Guess the secret five-letter word in six tries and use color clues to solve efficiently.
📖 What is Wordle?
Wordle is a browser-based word game created by Josh Wardle in 2021 and later acquired by The New York Times. Each day, a new five-letter word is published as the official puzzle. The game went viral through social media sharing of results — players post colored emoji grids showing how many guesses it took them to solve.
The beauty of Wordle is its simplicity: no accounts, no timers — just a fresh five-letter puzzle every 24 hours. Millions of people play alongside friends, family, and coworkers every single day.
🎮 How It Works
Guess any 5-letter word
Start with a word that has common vowels and consonants.
Read the color clues
Tiles flip to show green (correct), yellow (wrong pos), or gray (not in word).
Solve in 6 tries or fewer
Use logic to narrow down possibilities and find the daily word.
Example:
C = wrong position, R/A/E = not in word, N = correct!
💡 Tips & Strategies
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Start with vowel-rich words. Words like ADIEU or AUDIO reveal whether common vowels (A, E, I, O, U) are in the puzzle.
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Eliminate common consonants early. Letters like R, S, T, L, and N appear in most five-letter words.
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Watch for double letters. Many words contain repeated letters (e.g., SPEED, LULLS).
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Don't waste letters you know are wrong. Once gray, don't include them in future guesses.
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Use the Wordle solver when stuck — enter your known letters to find all matching words.
🏆 Best Starting Words
These opening words maximize vowel and consonant coverage for the most information per guess.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wordle?
Wordle is a popular daily word game where you have six attempts to guess a secret five-letter word. After each guess, you receive color-coded feedback: green means the letter is in the correct spot, yellow means the letter is in the word but in the wrong position, and gray means the letter is not in the word at all.
How do I play Wordle?
Type a five-letter word as your first guess and press Enter. The game will color-code each letter: green for correct position, yellow for wrong position, and gray for letters not in the word. Use these clues to narrow down the answer within six tries.
What are the best starting words for Wordle?
The most effective Wordle starting words include SLATE, CRANE, TRACE, AUDIO, ADIEU, RAISE, STARE, SOARE, LARES, and RALES. These words use common vowels and consonants to give you the most information in a single guess.
Can I play Wordle without an account?
Yes! No sign-up required — just visit our Play Wordle page and start guessing.
How does the Wordle solver help?
Our Wordle solver lets you enter your known letters and excluded letters to find every possible matching word. This helps you narrow down the answer quickly.