How to Play
Guess the word in 6 tries or less. Each guess must be a valid 5-letter word.
After each guess, the color of the tiles will change to show how close your guess was:
The letter is in the word and in the correct spot.
The letter is in the word but in the wrong spot.
The letter is not in the word.
From Basics to Advanced Strategies
Introduction
Wordle is a daily word puzzle game where players have six attempts to guess a five-letter word. The game provides feedback after each guess using colored tiles, making it both challenging and engaging. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to become a skilled player.
Basic Rules
- You have 6 attempts to guess the correct 5-letter word
- Each guess must be a valid English word
- Letters can be repeated in a word (like "SWEET")
- All answers are common English words (no abbreviations or proper nouns)
Getting Started
Start with a strong opening word that contains common letters
- Good examples: STARE, CRANE, AUDIO, RAISE
- These words contain frequently used letters in English
- Using vowels in your first guess is particularly helpful
Make your second guess based on the feedback
- Use the colored tiles to inform your next guess
- Avoid reusing gray letters
- Try to reposition yellow letters
- Keep green letters in their correct positions
Intermediate Strategies
1. Letter Frequency
- Most common consonants: R, S, T, L, N
- Most common vowels: E, A, I, O, U
- Use this knowledge when making educated guesses
2. Word Patterns
- Common prefixes: RE-, UN-, IN-
- Common suffixes: -ED, -ING, -ER, -EST
- Common letter pairs: TH, CH, SH
Advanced Techniques
1. Information Maximization
If your first guess reveals little information, use a completely different set of letters in your second guess
Example: If STARE gives all grays, try CLOUD to test five new letters
2. Pattern Recognition
- Learn common word structures
- Recognize when a word might end in -IGHT or -OUND
- Be aware of common consonant clusters (ST-, SP-, TR-)
3. Double Letter Strategy
- If you suspect double letters, test them strategically
- Common doubles: EE, OO, LL, SS, TT
- Consider double letters after eliminating other possibilities
Expert Tips
1. Time Management
- Don't rush your guesses
- Take time to analyze all possibilities
- Use the full width of possibilities before making specific guesses
2. Common Traps to Avoid
- Don't fixate on one word pattern
- Avoid using too many uncommon letters early
- Don't forget that letters can be repeated
Practice Makes Perfect
- Play daily to develop pattern recognition
- Analyze your solving process after each game
- Learn from situations where you needed all six guesses
- Keep track of words that were particularly challenging
Remember, Wordle is meant to be both challenging and enjoyable. While these strategies will help improve your game, don't forget to have fun with the daily puzzle!
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from the original Wordle?
Unlike the original Wordle which offers one puzzle per day, Today Unlimited Wordle Today allows you to play as many times as you want, with a new word each time.
Are the words random?
Yes, each game features a randomly selected 5-letter word from our curated dictionary of common English words.
How are my statistics saved?
Your game statistics are automatically saved to our servers when you're signed in, allowing you to track your progress across devices.
What happens if I refresh the page?
Your current game progress will be saved, allowing you to continue where you left off even after refreshing the page.