Wordle
Guess the five-letter word in six tries. Wordle is the viral daily word puzzle that took the world by storm and became a daily ritual for millions.
About This Game
Wordle needs little introduction. Created by Josh Wardle for his partner and released publicly in October 2021, it became a global phenomenon within months. The premise is deceptively simple: guess a five-letter word in six attempts. After each guess, tiles change color — green means the letter is correct and in the right spot, yellow means it is in the word but in the wrong position, and gray means it is not in the word at all.
What makes Wordle special is its restraint. There is exactly one puzzle per day, and everyone in the world gets the same word. This creates a shared experience — you can discuss today's Wordle with friends, family, and coworkers without spoiling it, thanks to the iconic colored grid you can share without revealing letters. The "one puzzle a day" design also prevents burnout and makes it feel more like a ritual than a game.
Now owned by The New York Times, Wordle remains free to play. The NYT has also built a thriving ecosystem around it, including Wordle Bot (which analyzes your strategy), a hard mode for veterans, and archived puzzles for subscribers. If you somehow have not tried it yet, you are one of today's lucky 10,000.
How to Play
Open Wordle
Visit the New York Times Wordle page. A new puzzle is available every day at midnight.
Enter your first guess
Type any valid five-letter word and press Enter. A good starting word uses common letters like E, A, R, S, T.
Read the color clues
Green = right letter, right place. Yellow = right letter, wrong place. Gray = letter not in the word.
Refine your guesses
Use the clues to narrow down possibilities. You have six total attempts to find the word.
Share your result
After solving (or failing), share your colored grid on social media without spoiling the answer.
Tips & Strategy
- Start with a word rich in vowels and common consonants — "CRANE," "SLATE," and "ADIEU" are popular openers.
- Never reuse gray letters in subsequent guesses — the on-screen keyboard tracks which letters you have eliminated.
- Try hard mode once you are comfortable — it forces you to use confirmed clues in every guess.
- If stuck by guess 4, think about less common letter patterns like "GHT" or "TCH."
- Play at the same time as friends to compare scores without spoilers.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Brilliantly simple concept that anyone can understand in seconds
- One puzzle per day creates a shared global experience
- Completely free with no ads or in-app purchases
- No account required to play
Cons
- Only one puzzle per day — can leave you wanting more
- No multiplayer or competitive mode built in
- Archived puzzles require an NYT Games subscription
- Some days the word can feel obscure or frustrating
Game Details
- Players
- 1 player(recommended: 1)
- Duration
- 5-10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Price
- Free
- Platforms
- Web
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