How to Engage with Wordle

You can find Wordle here on the New York Times site. There’s a new puzzle released every day right at midnight, local time.

Your journey begins by guessing a five-letter word. The feedback for your guess will be color-coded: green for correct letters in the right position, yellow for correct letters in the wrong spots, and gray indicates the letter isn’t part of the solution. For additional tips, refer to this comprehensive Wordle guide, as well as this advanced strategy resource. More details can be found towards the end of this article, after the clues and solution.

Now, Ready for Some Clues?

Here we go!

Are There Any Rare Letters in Today’s Wordle?

We define common letters by the old typesetter’s saying known as ETAOIN SHRDLU. (Keep it in mind! Imagine it as a name—“Edwin Shirdloo”—who is a friend of yours.)

All the letters you’ll encounter today are common!

Can You Provide a Hint for Today’s Wordle?

Consider something you might find among the mountains.

Does Today’s Wordle Feature Any Repeated Letters?

No repeated letters are present in today’s solution.

What’s the Count of Vowels in Today’s Wordle?

Today’s word includes two vowels.

What Letter Begins Today’s Wordle?

The initial letter of today’s word is T.

What Letter Concludes Today’s Wordle?

The final letter is L.

What is the Answer to Today’s Wordle?

Here it is: Today’s word is TRAIL.

My Approach for Solving Today’s Wordle

Beginning with the words RAISE and CHANT, I successfully identified four of the five letters, leading me to determine that TRAIL was the best possible answer.

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Yesterday’s Wordle Solution

The challenge for yesterday was of moderate difficulty. The hint provided was “smooth,” and the answer comprised four common letters and one less common letter.

The solution for yesterday’s Wordle was SUAVE.

Understanding the Basics of Wordle

The goal of Wordle is to guess the secret word of the day. Upon entering the game, an empty letter grid greets you, and it’s up to you to make the first guess with any five-letter word.

The color indications that follow your guess will help you: Green indicates a correctly guessed letter in the correct position; for instance, if you try PARTY but the correct word is PURSE, P and R will appear green.

• Yellow signifies that a letter is in the word, but not in the position you guessed. (For example, with PARTY as your guess and the word being ROAST, R, A, and T will all show as yellow.)

• Gray means that the letter does not appear in the solution at all. (If PARTY turns all gray, then it can’t be PURSE or ROAST.)

With this knowledge, continue guessing additional words until you can determine the correct answer within six attempts before the game concludes.

Choosing the Best Starting Words for Wordle

Uncertain on which word to choose for your opening guess? The most effective starters usually contain commonly used letters, improving the odds of receiving yellow and green feedback that will assist in further guesses. While there isn’t a single perfect initial word, insights from the New York Times suggest using one of these:

• CRANE

• TRACE

• SLANT

• CRATE

• CARTE

Additionally, a study from MIT indicates that starting with words like these will help eliminate the most options instantly:

• SALET

• REAST

• TRACE

• CRATE

• SLATE

Other viable options could be ARISE or ROUND. While words like ADIEU and AUDIO introduce more vowels, it may be strategically better to prioritize consonants with initial choices such as RENTS or CLAMP. Select your method and see the results unfold!

Strategies for Winning at Wordle

For those who are passionate about mastering Wordle, there exists a selection of outlined strategies worth reviewing. This article explores how to leverage consonants effectively, while this guide highlights a method focused on the most frequently used letters. A further look into this advanced resource reveals a strategic approach aimed at maximizing your winning chances.

The primary distinction between Wordle winners and those who struggle is that winners effectively utilize their guesses to glean information about the letters in the word. For instance, if you know the word must conclude in -OUND, it’s unwise to waste guesses on MOUND, ROUND, SOUND, and HOUND; rather, combine those consonants for a smart guess like MARSH. If H lights up yellow, your options narrow significantly.

Another essential note on strategy is that the original Wordle game utilized a list of approximately 2,300 potential solutions. However, since its acquisition by the New York Times, the game now incorporates an editor who selects the solutions. This means that the words may occasionally be slightly more challenging or topical—for example, FEAST becoming the solution on Thanksgiving. Be mindful of any potential themes that could influence the words presented.

Wordle Alternatives

If five-letter guessing games pique your interest, consider exploring the best alternatives to Wordle, arranged by level of difficulty:

• Wheeldle, offering a series of consecutive puzzles

• Dordle and Quordle, which challenge you to solve two (Dordle) or four (Quordle) puzzles simultaneously, utilizing the same guesses. There’s also Octordle featuring eight puzzles and Sedecordle with sixteen.

• Waffle, where letters are arranged in a grid that you need to unscramble to solve several five-letter words.

• Absurdle, which changes the solution after each guess while maintaining consistency with prior feedback. Here, you strategically limit options until only one word remains, allowing you to declare victory.

• Squabble lets players compete against others to solve Wordle against the clock; take too long, and you’ll take damage—ultimately, the last player standing wins.

• Antiwordle challenges you to avoid guessing the daily solution, forcing you to reuse any correctly guessed letters. The longer you take, the better you’re playing the game.