Understanding How to Play Wordle

You can access Wordle here on the New York Times website. Every day at midnight local time, a new puzzle is available.

Your initial step is to guess a five-letter word. The color-coded feedback indicates your progress: letters highlighted in green are correct and positioned correctly, yellow letters are correct but in the wrong spots, and gray means the letter isn’t included in the solution. For detailed guidance on playing, check out this guide, or visit for advanced tips. More details can be found at the end of this post.

Are you ready for some hints? Let’s dive in!

Does Today’s Wordle Include Uncommon Letters?

We consider common letters to be those found in the traditional typesetting sequence known as ETAOIN SHRDLU. (Tip: Remember this! Say it as “Edwin Shirdloo,” imagining him as a friend.)

Almost all letters in this sequence are common, with only one letter being somewhat less frequent.

Can You Provide a Hint for Today’s Wordle?

It pertains to a covering.

Are There Any Double Letters in Today’s Wordle?

Today’s word does not contain any repeated letters.

How Many Vowels Are Present in Today’s Wordle?

The answer contains a single vowel.

What Letter Does Today’s Wordle Begin With?

Today’s word commences with the letter P.

What Letter Does Today’s Wordle Conclude With?

The final letter of today’s word is H.

What Is Today’s Wordle Solution?

Here it is: Today’s word is PATCH.

My Approach to Solving Today’s Wordle

My first guesses were RAISE and TOUCH, narrowing down potential solutions to MATCH, LATCH, CATCH, and PATCH. I then guessed CLAMP to eliminate some consonants, ultimately discovering PATCH as the correct answer.

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Answer for Yesterday’s Wordle

Yesterday’s Wordle contained a medium level of difficulty. The hint was “you’ve got mail,” and it featured three common letters, one relatively common letter, and one rarer letter.

The solution to yesterday’s puzzle was INBOX.

A Quick Introduction to Wordle Basics

The objective of Wordle is to uncover the day’s hidden word. Upon starting the game, a blank letter grid awaits your input: it’s your turn to type any five-letter word.

The color feedback gives hints about your guesses:

• Green indicates both correct letters and positions. For instance, a guess of PARTY where the solution is PURSE will show P and R as green.
• Yellow means the letter exists in the word but is incorrectly positioned. For example, guessing PARTY with the solution ROAST would highlight R, A, and T as yellow.
• Gray signifies that the guessed letter is completely absent from the solution. If PARTY results in all gray, then PURSE and ROAST are ruled out.

With this in mind, make additional guesses to pinpoint the correct word before exhausting your six attempts.

Optimal Starter Words for Wordle

What words should you consider for that initial guess? The most effective starters feature common letters that boost the likelihood of acquiring yellow and green feedback. While there isn’t a single best starting word, analysis by the New York Times suggests using words like:

• CRANE
• TRACE
• SLANT
• CRATE
• CARTE

According to an MIT study, starting with words such as:

• SALET
• REAST
• TRACE
• CRATE
• SLATE

can effectively eliminate more options during the first guess. Other solid choices include ARISE or ROUND. Although words like ADIEU and AUDIO introduce more vowels, prioritizing consonants with a starter like RENTS or CLAMP may also be beneficial. Choose your approach and see how it unfolds!

Winning Strategies for Wordle

For those serious about mastering the game, several strategy guides are available. One helpful article explains how to leverage consonants, while another focuses on strategies that prioritize common letters. An advanced resource outlines a tripartite method for gathering hints while maximizing your win chances.

The key differentiator between successful and unsuccessful players lies in gathering information from each guess. Instead of wasting attempts on similar guesses like MOUND, ROUND, and SOUND when you know the word ends with -OUND, consolidate consonants and try a word like MARSH. If H turns yellow, you gain valuable insight.

Additionally, keep in mind that the original Wordle had a fixed list of around 2,300 solutions, but since the New York Times acquired it, the solution list is curated. Consequently, occasionally the words may be themed or slightly more challenging, as seen with FEAST during Thanksgiving. Remember to stay alert for potential themes!

Exploring Wordle Alternatives

If the world of five-letter guessing games piques your interest, check out the best alternatives to Wordle, which are ranked by their difficulty levels:

• Wheeldle – play successive puzzles one after another.
• Dordle and Quordle – attempt two or four puzzles simultaneously with shared guesses, plus Octordle for eight puzzles, and Sedecordle for sixteen.
• Waffle – solve scrambled five-letter words by rearranging the letters.
• Absurdle – where the word shifts after each guess, but must adhere to prior hints. Corner it strategically for victory.
• Squabble – compete against others in real-time Wordle challenges; timing is crucial.
• Antiwordle – strive to avoid guessing the daily solution; reusing correct letters adds to the challenge.