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What is Wordle?

The game that started it all. Guess the hidden five-letter word in six tries, with green, yellow and gray tiles telling you which letters are right, misplaced or not in the word at all.

Wordle is a free daily word game. Everyone gets the same puzzle each day, so it's easy to compare results with friends.

How to play Wordle

  1. Type any valid five-letter word and press Enter.
  2. Each tile changes color: green means the letter is in the right spot, yellow means it's in the word but in a different spot, and gray means it isn't in the word.
  3. Use the clues to find the hidden word in six guesses or fewer. A new word arrives every day.

Wordle tips

  • Open with a word packed with common letters, like SLATE, CRANE or AUDIO.
  • Letters can appear more than once, so don't rule out doubles like in LEVEL or SPOON.
  • Avoid reusing gray letters early on. Covering new letters gets you more information per guess.

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    Wordle FAQ

    How do I play Wordle?

    Type any valid five-letter word and press Enter. Each tile changes color: green means the letter is in the right spot, yellow means it's in the word but in a different spot, and gray means it isn't in the word. Use the clues to find the hidden word in six guesses or fewer. A new word arrives every day.

    Where can I play Wordle?

    Wordle is played on its official site, nytimes.com. Its creators don't allow it to be embedded on other websites, so use the Play button to open it in a new tab.

    Is Wordle a daily game?

    Yes. Wordle has a new puzzle every day, and everyone gets the same one, so you can compare results with friends. Most daily games reset at midnight, either in your time zone or the creator's.

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    If you enjoy Wordle, try Connections, Contexto, Quordle, Spelling Bee, Strands. Browse all word games for more.

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