Getting Better at Wordle: Hints, Strategy & Daily Tips
Wordle has become a part of many people’s daily routines—a quick challenge in the morning with 5 letters, 6 tries, and that satisfying green box when you get it right. But sometimes you get stuck. So today, I want to share some hints and strategies that will up your Wordle game—without giving away today’s answer. Let’s dive in.
What Makes a Great Wordle Strategy
Here’s where to focus if you want to turn those close guesses into wins more often.
1. Start with a Strong Word
A good opening guess should:
- Include multiple vowels (A, E, I, O, U) to test which ones are in the word.
- Use common consonants (for example, S, T, R, N, L) to cover widely used letters.
- Avoid repeating letters on that first try—each new letter gives you more information.
2. Be Smart with Feedback
After your first guess, you’ll get green (correct spot), yellow (right letter, wrong spot), and gray (letter not in the word). How you use that info determines how quickly you solve. For example:
- If a vowel shows yellow, try placing it in other positions in your next few words.
- If something turns gray, eliminate it from all future guesses (unless you’re in a special mode or variant).
- Keep track of letters you haven’t tested yet. Sometimes picking words that test unused letters is more helpful than trying to force a guess you suspect.
3. Balance Risk vs Safety
There are times to go for it—if you’ve narrowed down possibilities, a bold guess might win it. But early in the game, safer guesses help reduce possibilities without burning too many bad letters.
4. Build Up Your Word List
Having a mental (or even physical) list of 5-letter words is helpful. Especially ones that:
- Use rare letters (like B, G, Y, Z) when needed
- Use patterns you’ve seen work well in previous puzzles (e.g. R-–-E, A_E etc)
- Don’t rely too much on one pattern—you want flexibility.
Hints Without Spoilers
To help you get unstuck, here are some generic hints that often apply to daily Wordle puzzles:
- The word often has 2-3 vowels.
- Not all letters you try first will show up; some puzzles shun very common vowels or consonants.
- Uncommon letters (like Y, J, Q) show up less often but can turn green late.
- Repeating letters (like double “O” or “L”) are less frequent, especially in the daily Wordle. Use them only when feedback suggests it could happen.
Starter Words I Like
If you’re looking for some go-to opening words (words that tend to give good feedback), here are a few of my favorites:
| Word | Why It’s Good |
|---|---|
| CRANE | Great mix of common vowels and consonants |
| STARE | Covers frequent letters, good for vowel positioning |
| SLATE | Strong, flexible pattern—if some letters light up you have many options |
| ROATE | Slightly more unusual, but good coverage of vowels and common consonants |
The Importance of Daily Practice
- When you fail, analyze why. Which letters didn’t help? Which pattern was misleading?
- Try “hard mode” if you haven’t—forcing yourself to use yellows/greens correctly helps train discipline.
- Keep playing past Wordle variants or archives. Seeing past answers gives you a feel for patterns in Wordle’s word pool.
Conclusion
Wordle isn’t just about getting the answer—it’s about getting better over time. Using smart opening words, interpreting feedback carefully, balancing safety and risk, and building up your vocabulary will all help you solve more consistently. It’s fun, satisfying, and kind of addictive. 😊
Play daily, learn a bit every day, and don’t stress over missing one—tomorrow is a fresh word.