Wordle Guides

Five short, practical guides — no filler. Start with the rules if you're new, or jump straight to strategy if you already know how to play.

Basics

How to Play Wordle

Rules, tile colors, and a worked example for players who are brand new to the game.

Strategy

Best Starting Words

What actually makes an opening guess good, with specific 5-letter and 6-letter examples.

Strategy

Wordle Tips & Strategies

How to use each guess to narrow the field, and common mistakes that waste attempts.

Strategy

How to Handle Repeated Letters

Why duplicate letters confuse new players, and how the color feedback actually works.

Comparison

5-Letter vs 6-Letter Wordle

How difficulty and strategy shift when you add a sixth letter to the puzzle.

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