How to Play the Wordle Game: Step-by-Step Guide

1

Enter the First Word

A
D
I
E
U

To get started, simply enter any five-letter word to find out which letters match the hidden word. In total, you will have 6 tries to guess the hidden word.

💡 Pro Tip: Start with a word containing multiple vowels like "ADIEU" or "AUDIO" to maximize information gathering from your first guess.
2

Find Out What Letters Are in the Hidden Word

A
D
I
E
U

After your first guess, the game will provide crucial feedback through color-coded tiles:

🎯 Strategy: Use this feedback to eliminate impossible letters and identify potential positions for correct letters.
3

Try to Guess the Hidden Word

A
D
I
E
U
B
U
I
L
T

Now if you know a few letters with the exact location (green) and a few letters that are in the word (yellow), you can try to solve the hidden word and win the game!

Use the information from your previous guesses to make educated decisions:

  • Place green letters in their confirmed positions
  • Try yellow letters in different positions
  • Avoid using gray letters in future guesses
  • Consider common word patterns and structures
  • Think about letter frequency and typical word endings
🏆 Victory: When all tiles turn green, you've successfully guessed the hidden word!

Quick Summary

🎯

Objective

Guess the hidden word in 6 attempts or fewer

📝

Method

Enter valid words and analyze color feedback

🧠

Strategy

Use logical deduction and pattern recognition

🏆

Victory

All letters turn green when word is correct

Essential Game Rules

1

Word Validation

Every guess must be a valid English word from our comprehensive dictionary. Invalid words will be rejected with an error message.

2

Six Attempts Maximum

You have exactly 6 tries to guess the hidden word. Use each guess strategically to gather maximum information.

3

Letter Feedback System

Color-coded feedback reveals letter positions: Green (correct spot), Yellow (wrong spot), Gray (not in word).

4

No Time Pressure

Take your time to analyze feedback and plan your next move. There's no time limit for making guesses.

Complete Gameplay Example

Let's walk through a complete game example to see how the step-by-step process works in practice. In this example, the hidden word is "BUILT".

Attempt 1: "ADIEU"

A
D
I
E
U

Analysis: Letter "I" is in the word but wrong position (yellow). Letter "U" is correct and in the right spot (green). Letters A, D, E are not in the word (gray).

What we learned: Position 5 = U, word contains I (not in position 3), eliminate A, D, E

Attempt 2: "POINT"

P
O
I
N
T

Analysis: Letter "I" still in wrong position. Letter "T" is correct (green). Letters P, O, N are not in the word.

What we learned: Position 4 = T, I is not in positions 3 or 3, eliminate P, O, N

Attempt 3: "BUILT"

B
U
I
L
T

Success! All letters are green - we found the hidden word "BUILT"!

Final pattern: B-U-I-L-T with I in position 3, U in position 2, and T in position 5.

Strategy Breakdown

  • First guess strategy: Used "ADIEU" to test multiple vowels and common consonants
  • Information gathering: Each guess revealed new information about letter positions
  • Process of elimination: Systematically eliminated impossible letters (A, D, E, P, O, N)
  • Pattern recognition: Recognized common word patterns and letter frequency
  • Logical deduction: Used confirmed positions (U, T) and wrong positions (I) to find the solution

Understanding the Color System

W
O
R
D
S

Green (Correct)

The letter W is in the word and in the correct spot.

P
L
A
N
E

Yellow (Wrong Position)

The letter L is in the word but in the wrong spot.

V
A
G
U
E

Gray (Not in Word)

The letter U is not in the word in any spot.

Advanced Gameplay Techniques

🎯 Optimal Starting Words

Research shows these words provide maximum information:

ADIEU AUDIO CRANE SLATE ROAST

Choose words with multiple vowels and common consonants for your first guess.

🔄 Second Guess Strategy

Your second guess should complement your first by:

  • Testing different vowels if none were found
  • Exploring new consonants while using discovered letters
  • Positioning yellow letters in different spots
  • Avoiding already eliminated gray letters

💡 Pattern Recognition

Common English word patterns to consider:

Endings: -ING, -TION, -NESS, -MENT, -ABLE
Beginnings: UN-, RE-, IN-, DE-, EX-
Common pairs: TH, ST, ND, NG, CH, SH

⚡ Quick Elimination

Speed up your solving process by:

  • Keeping mental notes of eliminated letters
  • Focusing on letter frequency (E, T, A, O, I most common)
  • Considering double letters in longer words
  • Using word lists to practice common vocabulary

Common Gameplay Scenarios

📍 Scenario 1: Multiple Yellow Letters

Situation: You have several yellow letters but can't find their correct positions.

Solution: Try systematic positioning - move one letter at a time while keeping others in place. Consider less common word structures.

Example: If you have Y-E-L-L-O (all yellow), try different arrangements like LOWEY, YOWEL, etc.

🔤 Scenario 2: Only One or Two Green Letters

Situation: After 3-4 guesses, you only have 1-2 confirmed positions.

Solution: Focus on word patterns around your green letters. Consider common letter combinations and word endings.

Example: If position 5 is "T", think about words ending in -ENT, -ANT, -IGHT, etc.

🎲 Scenario 3: Stuck with Two Guesses Left

Situation: You're down to your last 2 attempts and still need to find the word.

Solution: Use elimination strategy. Make a guess that rules out multiple possibilities rather than just trying to win.

Example: If torn between HEART and CHART, try SHARK to test the A-R combination.

🌟 Scenario 4: Double Letters

Situation: The word contains repeated letters (like SPEED, ALLEY).

Solution: Don't overlook this possibility. If you have confirmed letters but can't complete the word, consider doubles.

Example: If you know _EE__, think SEEDS, MEETS, FEELS, KEEPS, etc.

Comprehensive Winning Strategies

Beginner Tips

  • Start with vowels: Use words like ADIEU or AUDIO to identify vowel positions early
  • Common letters first: Focus on frequently used letters like E, T, A, O, I, N, S, H, R
  • Avoid repeating letters: In your first few guesses, use different letters to gather more information
  • Think of word patterns: Consider common prefixes (UN-, RE-) and suffixes (-ING, -ED)
  • Use elimination: Cross out letters you know aren't in the word

Intermediate Strategies

  • Strategic second guess: Use feedback from your first guess to make a targeted second guess
  • Letter frequency awareness: Know which letters appear most often in each position
  • Common word endings: Look for patterns like -TION, -NESS, -MENT
  • Double letter consideration: Don't forget words might have repeated letters
  • Positional strategy: Some letters are more likely to appear in certain positions

Advanced Techniques

  • Information theory: Choose guesses that maximize information gain
  • Constraint satisfaction: Systematically eliminate impossible combinations
  • Pattern matching: Recognize common letter combinations and word structures
  • Probability analysis: Consider the likelihood of different letter combinations
  • Meta-strategy: Adapt your approach based on the specific word length

Playing Different Word Lengths

4 Letters

Strategy: Quick and direct. Start with common 4-letter words like CARE or TALE.

Difficulty: Easy - Great for beginners

5 Letters

Strategy: The classic format. Use proven starters like CRANE or SLATE.

Difficulty: Medium - Perfect balance

6+ Letters

Strategy: Focus on common prefixes and suffixes. Think of longer word patterns.

Difficulty: Hard - For experienced players

Pro Tips & Tricks

📝 Keep Track

Write down letters you've eliminated to avoid repeating them unnecessarily.

🎯 Think Outside the Box

Don't just think of common words - consider proper nouns and less common terms.

⏰ Take Your Time

There's no time limit. Think through each guess carefully before submitting.

🔄 Practice Daily

Regular practice improves pattern recognition and vocabulary.

📚 Expand Vocabulary

Learning new words directly improves your solving ability.

🤔 Learn from Mistakes

Analyze failed attempts to improve future strategies.

Ready to Play?

Now that you know the rules and strategies, it's time to put your skills to the test!

Play Classic 5-Letter Choose Word Length