Wordle Tips & Tricks

Elevate your Wordle game with expert strategies, proven techniques, and insider tips from seasoned players.

Start with Vowels

Begin with words containing multiple vowels like ADIEU or AUDIO to quickly identify which vowels are in the target word.

Use Common Letters

Focus on frequently used letters: E, T, A, O, I, N, S, H, R. These appear in most English words.

Avoid Repeats Early

Don't use words with repeated letters in your first 2-3 guesses. Maximize information gathering.

Think Patterns

Consider common word patterns like -ING, -ED, -ER endings, or consonant clusters like TH, CH, ST.

Eliminate Wisely

Use gray letters to your advantage. Avoid words containing letters you know aren't in the target.

Position Strategy

When you get yellow letters, try them in different positions. Use process of elimination for placement.

Advanced Strategies

The Two-Word Strategy

Use your first two guesses to test 10 different letters:

SLATE + ROUND

This combination tests S,L,A,T,E,R,O,U,N,D - covering most common letters

Letter Frequency Analysis

Most common letters in 5-letter words (in order):

E A R I O T N S L C

Hard Mode Strategy

In Hard Mode, you must use revealed hints in subsequent guesses:

  • Green letters must stay in the same position
  • Yellow letters must be used but in different positions
  • Plan your guesses more carefully to avoid dead ends
  • Consider using our solver to avoid impossible situations

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Don't Do This

  • • Using obscure words as starting guesses
  • • Ignoring yellow letter position clues
  • • Reusing gray letters in subsequent guesses
  • • Panicking and making random guesses

✅ Do This Instead

  • • Start with common, vowel-rich words
  • • Systematically test yellow letters in new positions
  • • Build on confirmed green letters
  • • Take time to think through each guess