Wordle Tips & Strategy
Wordle gives you six guesses to find a hidden 5-letter word. These tips will get you solving faster — and winning more often.
How the Colors Work
- Green — the letter is correct and in the right spot. Keep it there.
- Yellow — the letter is in the word, but in a different spot. Move it.
- Gray — the letter is not in the word. Do not use it again.
The Best Starting Words
A good first guess covers the most common letters at once. Words with two or three vowels work best:
- audio — four vowels, five common letters.
- about — three vowels and very common consonants.
- arise — a classic competitive wordle opening.
- raise / stone / crane — popular high-frequency openers.
Strategy to Solve Faster
- Don't guess — gather data. The first two guesses should cover as many different letters as possible (aim for 10 unique letters in two guesses).
- Move yellow letters every time. A yellow letter that stays put wastes a turn.
- Watch for doubles. If a word has two of the same letter, the second one only shows up after the first is placed.
- Use common endings. Once you have a couple of letters, think about typical suffixes like -ER, -ED, -LY, -ES, -ING (though wordle words are only 5 letters, so -ER and -ED matter most).
- Narrow with a throwaway guess. With two tries left, use one guess that tests several untried letters at once.
Play Today's Wordle
Our wordle game gives you a new puzzle every day and tracks your win streak automatically. Stuck? Check today's wordle answer — but try the tips above first!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best starting word for wordle?
Words with two or three common vowels work best — like audio, about, arise, raise or stone. Cover the most frequent letters in one guess.
What do the colors mean in wordle?
Green means the letter is correct and in the right spot. Yellow means it is in the word but wrong spot. Gray means it is not in the word.
Is wordle only once a day?
Yes. Our wordle has one new puzzle per day, and your win streak is saved automatically in your browser.
How can I play wordle for free?
PlayArcade wordle is free with a daily puzzle, on-screen keyboard and streak tracking — no download needed.