Playing Wordle: A Beginner’s Guide

You can find Wordle here on the New York Times website, where a new challenge is launched at midnight each day based on your local time zone.

To begin, choose a five-letter word as your guess. The color of each letter will provide feedback: if a letter turns green, it’s correct and in the right spot; yellow means the letter is in the word but not in the right position, and gray indicates that the letter does not appear in the secret word. For a more detailed explanation, check out this comprehensive guide for Wordle and this advanced strategy guide. Additional information will be available at the conclusion of this article, after the hints and answer.

Ready to unlock today’s clues? Let’s dive in!

Uncommon Letters in Today’s Wordle

We define common letters by using the classic typesetters’ phrase known as ETAOIN SHRDLU. Remember it! Consider it as “Edwin Shirdloo,” someone you might know. Most letters in this phrase are common, with just one being notably rare.

A Hint for Today’s Wordle

The answer relates to something typically found in a theater.

Double Letters in Today’s Wordle

Today’s word features one letter that is repeated.

Counting Vowels in Today’s Wordle

This word comprises three vowels, including one that appears twice.

First Letter of Today’s Wordle

Today’s puzzle begins with the letter R.

Last Letter of Today’s Wordle

The final letter of today’s word is E.

Today’s Wordle Solution

Here it is: the answer is REVUE.

Solve Strategy for Today’s Wordle

Initiated with the words RAISE and TOUCH, REVUE emerged as the most plausible solution left.

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Answer for Yesterday’s Wordle

Yesterday offered a more straightforward challenge. The hint was “something found on a chart or wheel,” and the answer contained four common letters plus one that is relatively common.

Yesterday’s word was CHORE.

Understanding the Essentials of Wordle

The main concept of Wordle is to figure out the secret word of the day. Upon launching the game, you will be greeted with an empty grid of letters. It’s your turn to kick things off: type in any five-letter word.

Using the letter color feedback, you can extract clues: Green indicates a correctly guessed letter in its correct location. (For instance, if you input PARTY and the actual word is PURSE, the P and R will be marked green.)

• Yellow signifies the letter exists in the word but is incorrectly positioned. (For example, guessing PARTY with the actual word ROAST will leave R, A, and T as yellow.)
• Gray denotes that the letter is absent in the solution. (If your guess of PARTY results in all gray, that eliminates PURSE or ROAST as possible answers.)

With this knowledge in hand, make another guess and continue until you successfully identify the correct word, keeping in mind you have six guesses available before the game concludes.

Optimal Starter Words for Wordle

Which word should you begin with? The ideal starter words typically contain frequent letters, enhancing your chances of obtaining yellow and green tiles. Even if all resulting squares appear gray after guessing regular options, this still provides valuable information for eliminating possibilities. While no single word is universally declared the best, an analysis by the New York Times found these starting words effective:

• CRANE

• TRACE

• SLANT

• CRATE

• CARTE

Moreover, an MIT study suggested that starting with words like the following minimizes future options:

• SALET

• REAST

• TRACE

• CRATE

• SLATE

Other solid alternatives include ARISE or ROUND. While words like ADIEU and AUDIO may introduce more vowels upfront, it can be beneficial to emphasize consonants with starters such as RENTS or CLAMP. Experiment with different strategies and see which suits your gameplay best.

Tips for Winning at Wordle

Several resources cater to Wordle strategies which are worth exploring for those eager to excel. One article discusses harnessing consonants to enhance your game, while another delves into tactics involving the most frequently used letters. An advanced guide provides a comprehensive approach to collecting hints while improving your chances of a quick win.

The primary trait distinguishing winners from those less fortunate is their ability to extract information through each guess. If it’s clear that the word ends in -OUND, do not waste guesses on MOUND, ROUND, SOUND, and HOUND; formulate a different guess using the letters and try something like MARSH. If H appears yellow, it narrows down your options significantly.

A crucial point regarding strategy: the original version of Wordle utilized around 2,300 possible solution words, but following its acquisition by the NYT, an editor now curates the selections. Some answers may now be slightly more complex or relevant to current trends, as evidenced when FEAST was the answer during Thanksgiving. Thus, be mindful of potential themes influencing the word choice.

Alternatives to Wordle

If the thrill of five-letter guessing games captivates you, consider these top Wordle alternatives, rated by difficulty:

• Wheeldle, allowing continuous puzzle play

• Dordle and Quordle require players to solve two (Dordle) or four (Quordle) puzzles simultaneously using the same guesses. There’s also Octordle for eight puzzles and Sedecordle for sixteen puzzles.

• Waffle presents multiple five-letter words in a grid. Play by rearranging the letters until you conquer the puzzle.

• Absurdle is unique, as it alters the answer after each guess while remaining consistent with previous clues. Outmaneuver the game until only one solution remains, then submit your final guess to win.

• Squabble lets you compete against others in real-time. If you take too long between guesses, you incur damage; ultimately, the last player remaining becomes the champion.

• Antiwordle offers a twist where you aim to avoid guessing the day’s solution. Reusing any correct letters is mandatory, making it all the more challenging as time progresses.