How to Play Wordle: A Beginner's Guide

Introduction to Wordle

Wordle is a simple daily word puzzle that has taken the internet by storm. The rules are easy to learn, but the game requires logic and strategy to master. Every day, players have six attempts to guess a secret five-letter word.

The Rules of the Game

To start playing Wordle, simply type any valid five-letter English word on the first row of the grid. After you submit, the tiles will change colors to give you clues.

Tile Color Meanings

The key to solving Wordle is understanding what the colors of the tiles mean:

• Green: The letter is in the word and in the correct spot.
• Yellow: The letter is in the word but in the wrong spot.
• Gray: The letter is not in the word in any spot.

Step-by-Step Playing Guide

1. Start with a strong opening word containing common vowels and consonants (like SLATE or CRANE).
2. Analyze the colors returned. Keep green letters in their spots, test yellow letters in new positions, and avoid gray letters entirely.
3. Narrow down the possibilities on your subsequent guesses. Use our Wordle solver if you get stuck!

Check out our Wordle strategy guide for more advanced tips, and see today's Wordle answer if you're out of guesses.