NYT Wordle - A 5-Letter Word & 6 Chances Daily

Guide

How to play

Make Your First Guess

A grid of empty squares and a virtual keyboard are displayed on the game page.

Each horizontal row represents one of your guesses. Your first guess is entered in the top row.

You can use either the virtual keyboard or your physical keyboard; type any valid 5-letter word into the first row of the grid.

Once you've entered your word, press the Enter key (or the corresponding button on the virtual keyboard) to submit your guess.

Understand the Color Feedback – This is Key!

After you submit a guess, the tiles for each letter will change color. These colors are your valuable clues for your next attempts.

Here's what each color means:

Green Tile:

• Meaning: Correct letter, correct spot!
• Action: Keep this letter in this exact position in your next guesses.

Yellow Tile:

• Meaning: Correct letter, wrong spot.
• Action: Use this letter in your next guesses, trying different positions.

Gray Tile:

• Meaning: This letter is not in the word.
• Action: Do NOT use this letter in any future guesses. The letters on your virtual keyboard will also turn gray to help you keep track.

Use the Feedback to Make Your Next Guess

Based on the color feedback from your previous guess, you will form your second guess (in the second horizontal row).

Continue Guessing Until Completion

Repeat Step 3 for a maximum of 6 guesses. Each guess uses one horizontal row.

You also get more information, helping you narrow down the possibilities and get closer to the mysterious word.

If you guess the mysterious word within 6 guesses, you WIN! All the tiles will turn completely green.

Once you use all 6 guesses and don't guess the word, you LOSE. The game will reveal the mysterious word after your final guess.

After the Game Ends

Whether you win or lose, the game will display your final result and some basic statistics (e.g., games played, win percentage).

Most importantly, the original NYT Wordle has countless puzzles and notably never repeats, ensuring it always feels fresh, regardless of how many times you play in a day, as you wish.

Best Tips for You

• Your first guess is the most important for gathering clues. Start with a word containing common vowels (A, E, I, O, U) and the most frequent consonants (such as S, T, R, N, L). Examples of good starting words include: 'ARISE', 'CRANE', 'TRAIN',...
• Each subsequent guess should make the most of the information from previous turns. Don't guess randomly! Use the Green letters as 'anchors', rearrange the Yellow letters, and absolutely do not use the Gray letters.
• Consider consonant clusters (such as CH, SH, TH, CR, PL...) and common word endings (such as -ER, -ING, -ED, -LY...). This can help you deduce possible letter combinations.
• Sometimes, you might guess a word just to test positions for Yellow letters or to eliminate more common letters, even if you don't think it's the final answer.
• Sometimes, especially on your 2nd or 3rd guess, you might guess a word that isn't necessarily the answer you're thinking of, but is intended to test other common letters you haven't checked. For example, try CLOUT if your first guess was ARISE. Or test potential positions for Yellow letters. The aim is to gain more color feedback, which helps guide your subsequent guesses more effectively.
• Don't forget that the target word can have duplicate letters (e.g., APPLE, BLISS, CHEER). If you get Yellow or Green feedback for a letter, but it seems you've tried all other positions without success, consider the possibility that the letter appears twice.

Wordle FAQ. Frequently asked questions.

What Is Wordle?
Wordle is a web-based daily word puzzle game where players try to guess a hidden 5-letter word within a maximum of 6 guesses.

Is Wordle Free?
Yes, playing the original Wordle on The New York Times website or on any website hosting the game is free.

How Many Times Can I Play Wordle Per Day?
The original NYT Wordle version provides unlimited puzzles. Once you have completed (won or lost) the puzzle, you can immediately start the next one.

Do I Need To Download An App To Play Wordle?
No, the official NYT Wordle is played directly in a web browser and does not require an app download.

How Can I Share My Wordle Results?
After completing the daily puzzle (win or lose), the game will display a results screen with a 'Share' button. When you press this button, a grid of colors (representing your guessing process without revealing the word) will be copied to your clipboard, and you can then paste it into messages or on social media.

What Kind Of Word Is The Target Word In Wordle?
The target word is always a meaningful 5-letter English word. The words used are typically common ones and do not include proper nouns, place names, or overly rare words.

What Do The Colored Tiles In The Shared Results Mean?
The purpose of the colored grid when you share your Wordle results is to show everyone the process you went through step-by-step to solve the puzzle, without revealing the actual secret word.

Each row of colors corresponds to one of your word guesses, and each colored tile in that row indicates the accuracy of the letter in the corresponding position for that guess.

Here is the detailed meaning of each color, along with an illustrative example:

• 🟩 Green Tile: When you see a green tile, you know for certain that the letter in that position is the correct letter for the secret word AND it is in the CORRECT POSITION. When you see a green tile, you know for sure that the letter is correct in that position and must keep it for subsequent guesses (especially in Hard Mode).
• 🟨 Yellow Tile: The letter you guessed in this position is present in the secret word, but it is in the WRONG POSITION for this guess. This tells you that the letter is part of the secret word, but you need to move it to a different position in later guesses.
• ⬜ Gray Tile: The letter you guessed in this position is completely NOT in the secret word. You can eliminate this letter and should not use it in subsequent guesses.

What If I Type A Word That Isn't Valid?
Wordle checks if the word you entered is valid based on its dictionary. If the word isn't recognized or isn't in the list of acceptable words, the game will not allow you to submit that guess and usually displays a message.

Can I Play Past Wordle Puzzles?
On the official NYT Wordle website, you can only play the current day's puzzle. However, there are unofficial, community-created websites or archive tools that allow you to access and replay Wordle puzzles from previous days.

Why Isn't The Wordle Page Loading, Or Is It Having Problems?
This can be due to several reasons, including internet connection issues, browser errors, or sometimes temporary problems with the NYT's servers. Make sure your browser is updated and try reloading the page. If the problem persists, you can try clearing your browser's cache and cookies.

Why Does A Word I Entered Say "Not Found" Even Though I Think It's A Valid Word?
This can happen if the word is not in the list of words that Wordle accepts as valid guesses, even if it is a real English word. Wordle's word list is fixed.

Where Are My Statistics And Streak Data Stored?
This data is usually stored locally in your browser. This means that if you clear your browser data or play on a different device or browser, your statistics and streak may be lost or not synchronized.

Extras

• Wordle words that start with the letter "A"
• Wordle words that start with the letter "B"
• Wordle words that start with the letter "C"
• Wordle words that start with the letter "D"
• Wordle words that start with the letter "E"

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