Wordle — Guess the Daily 5-Letter Word
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How to play
Guess the five-letter word in six tries. Green = right letter and spot, yellow = in the word elsewhere, gray = not present.
Open with information, not a guess
A Wordle opener should test common vowels and distinct consonants rather than chase an immediate answer. Avoid gray letters and move yellow letters to new positions.
Green letters can leave a large family of similar candidates. List plausible words, then choose a guess that separates them with the most informative letters.
Origin & history
Wordle was created in 2021 by Josh Wardle for his partner; its gray-yellow-green share grids swept social media and the New York Times acquired it in 2022.
FAQ
What's a good starting word?
Words rich in vowels and common consonants work best — SLATE, CRANE and ADIEU are popular openers.