Wordle Hints and Answer
Stuck on today’s word? Here are six hints. Read one at a time. Try the game after each one. A picture clue comes at the end.
Want the answer right away? Scroll down. You’ll find the word, its meaning, and some tips for tomorrow’s game too.
The Hints
Bonus: Picture Clue
A new image hint points toward the word without spelling it out. Use it only if the six hints above didn’t crack it.
Today’s Answer
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How Hard Was Today’s Puzzle?
Best Words to Start With
Your first guess matters a lot. A good starting word tests common vowels and consonants at once, so you learn more from a single guess. Here are strong choices.
Has three common consonants (S, L, T) plus the two most common vowels (A, E). Studies rank it among the top five opening words.
Uses C, R, N, A, and E. The New York Times has called this one of the best opening guesses. About 27% of Wordle answers contain an R, so this word tests for it well.
Covers five letters used often in Wordle answers: T, R, C, A, and E. It also checks for common endings like -ACE, -ATE, and -ARE.
Tests four of the five vowels in one word. It won’t tell you much about consonants, but it can rule out 60–70% of possible words based on vowels alone.
Covers R, S, and three vowels (A, I, E). The letter S shows up in about 36% of Wordle answers, so this word checks a lot of ground.
Uses the same strong letters as SLATE, just arranged differently: S, T, A, R, E. In tests, this word has cut the average number of guesses needed to under four.
Quick Strategy Tips
- Pick an opening word with common vowels (A, E) and common consonants (R, S, T, L, N). Your first goal is to cover many letters, not to guess the right spot.
- A grey tile means that letter isn’t in the word. Don’t reuse it. Doing so wastes a guess.
- A yellow tile means the letter is in the word, just not in that spot. Move it to a new spot on your next try.
- Once you’re down to a few possible words, look for common patterns like -IGHT, -ATCH, -OUND, or -TION. This narrows things down faster than guessing letter by letter.
- If you’re stuck between a few words, try a guess that tells them apart — even if that guess probably isn’t the answer. One good guess can rule out several options at once.
- Try Hard Mode sometimes. It forces you to use every letter you’ve confirmed (green or yellow) in each new guess. This builds a habit that helps even when you’re not playing Hard Mode.
Want more? Check out:
The 10 Best Starting Words in 2026 (Ranked by Data)
Wordle Strategy Guide: How to Solve in 3 to 4 Guesses
Yesterday’s Answer
Past Wordle Answers
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How to Play Wordle
New to the game? It’s easy to learn. Here’s how it works.
Open the daily puzzle.
Go to the Wordle page on the New York Times website. A new word appears every day at midnight, in your local time zone. Everyone gets the same word, so you can compare scores with friends without spoiling anything.
Type your first guess.
Pick a word with common letters, like SLATE, CRANE, or TRACE. This gives you the most information right away.
Check the colors.
Green means the letter is in the right spot. Yellow means the letter is in the word, but the wrong spot. Grey means the letter isn’t in the word at all.
Use what you learned.
Keep green letters where they are. Move yellow letters to new spots. Don’t reuse grey letters. Each guess should teach you something new.
Solve it in six tries.
You get six guesses. Most skilled players finish in three or four. Pick a strong starting word, then guess with purpose. Don’t guess randomly.
Share your score.
When you finish, the game gives you a grid of colored squares. You can post this on social media or send it in a text. It shows how many guesses you used and your color pattern — but not the actual word, so it won’t spoil the puzzle for others.
What Each Color Means
Green — The letter is in the right spot. Keep it there in every guess after this.
Yellow — The letter is in the word, but in the wrong spot. Try it in a new spot next time.
Grey — The letter isn’t in the word. Leave it out of future guesses.
Common Questions
No. Wordle only works through a web browser on the New York Times site. Watch out for copycat apps in app stores — they aren’t made by the New York Times.
In Hard Mode, you must use every letter you’ve confirmed (green or yellow) in each new guess. This makes early guesses trickier, but it trains you to think about the whole word pattern. You can turn it on or off in the settings.
Josh Wardle, a software developer, built the game for his wife. He released it in October 2021. Within two months, about 2 million people were playing it every day. He sold the game to the New York Times in January 2022. It’s still free to play.