Wordle Solver & Answer Finder
Stuck on today's Wordle puzzle? Enter your green, yellow, and gray letter clues to instantly discover all possible 5-letter word answers. Keep your streak alive with our free Wordle cheat tool.
Works with NYT Wordle, Wordle Unlimited, Quordle, Dordle, and all Wordle variants
What is Wordle? The Daily Word Puzzle Phenomenon
Understanding the game that took the world by storm
Wordle is a daily word puzzle game that challenges players to guess a secret five-letter word within six attempts. Created by software engineer Josh Wardle in 2021 as a personal gift for his partner, the game quickly became a global phenomenon with millions of daily players. In January 2022, The New York Times acquired Wordle, making it part of their puzzle collection alongside the famous NYT Crossword.
The game's brilliance lies in its simplicity: everyone plays the same word each day, creating a shared experience that sparked social media conversations worldwide. Players share their results using colored emoji grids without spoiling the answer, fostering friendly competition among friends, family, and colleagues.
🎮 How Wordle Works
- You have 6 attempts to guess the daily 5-letter word
- Green = correct letter in correct position
- Yellow = correct letter in wrong position
- Gray = letter not in the word
- A new puzzle is available every day at midnight
How to Use Our Wordle Solver Tool
Follow these simple steps to find today's Wordle answer
Enter Green Letters
Type letters in their correct positions using underscores for unknown spots. Example: _A__E means A is 2nd and E is 5th.
Add Yellow Letters
Enter letters that are in the word but in the wrong positions. Just type them without positions—our solver handles the rest.
Exclude Gray Letters
List all letters that are NOT in the word. This dramatically narrows down the possible answers.
💡 Pro Tip: After each Wordle guess, return to our solver with your updated information. The more clues you enter, the more precise your results become. Most puzzles can be narrowed down to just a few options after 2-3 guesses.
Best Wordle Starting Words (Mathematically Proven)
Research from MIT, NYT WordleBot, and independent analysts has identified these optimal first guesses
NYT WordleBot's #1 choice
Avg. 3.8 guesses to solve
Top vowel + consonant mix
Avg. 3.8 guesses to solve
Tests common positions
Avg. 3.9 guesses to solve
Strong letter coverage
Avg. 3.9 guesses to solve
High-frequency letters
Avg. 3.9 guesses to solve
4 vowels in one word!
Great for vowel hunting
🧪 Why These Words Work Best
According to research by George Mason University, these words contain the most frequently appearing letters in Wordle answers. The letters E, A, R, O, T appear in over 40% of all solutions, making words containing them statistically optimal.
Data based on analysis of all 2,315 possible Wordle solutions and over 1 million simulated games.
Most Common Letters in Wordle Answers
Understanding letter frequency helps you make smarter guesses
| Rank | Letter | Frequency | Appears In |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E |
|
~46% of words |
| 2 | A |
|
~39% of words |
| 3 | R |
|
~37% of words |
| 4 | O |
|
~34% of words |
| 5 | T |
|
~33% of words |
Proven Wordle Strategies to Win Every Day
Expert tips from top players and mathematical analysis
Start with Vowel-Rich Words
Your first guess should contain 2-3 vowels (A, E, I, O, U) plus common consonants. Words like ADIEU, AUDIO, or RAISE quickly reveal which vowels are in the answer.
Most Wordle answers contain at least 2 vowels.
Use Different Letters Each Guess
Unless playing Hard Mode, try words with completely different letters in your first 2-3 guesses. This maximizes information gathering and eliminates more possibilities.
Example: CRANE → LUSTY covers 10 unique letters.
Watch for Double Letters
Wordle answers can have repeated letters (like VIVID, MAMMA, EERIE). If you've found 4 letters but nothing fits, consider that one letter might appear twice.
About 15% of Wordle answers contain double letters.
Learn Common Letter Positions
Certain letters favor specific positions: S often starts words, E frequently ends them, A commonly appears in position 2 or 3.
Position awareness helps narrow guesses faster.
Avoid Simple Plurals
Since November 2022, NYT Wordle no longer uses simple plurals ending in S or ES (like BOATS, FOXES). Don't waste guesses on these patterns.
Irregular plurals like FUNGI are still possible.
Think Common, Not Clever
Wordle uses everyday words, not obscure vocabulary. If you're choosing between YACHT and YEAST, go with the more common word first.
NYT editors curate answers for broad accessibility.
Popular Wordle Variants and Spin-offs
Can't get enough of Wordle? Try these exciting variations that put unique twists on the classic formula.
Quordle
Solve 4 Wordles simultaneously with 9 guesses. Your guesses apply to all four puzzles at once.
Difficulty: HardDordle
Guess 2 words at once with 7 attempts. A gentler introduction to multi-word puzzles.
Difficulty: MediumOctordle
The ultimate challenge: 8 words, 13 guesses. For serious word game enthusiasts only.
Difficulty: ExpertWordle Unlimited
Play unlimited Wordle puzzles anytime—no waiting for the daily puzzle reset.
Difficulty: StandardNerdle
Wordle for math lovers—guess the mathematical equation instead of a word.
Difficulty: MediumWorldle
Guess the country by its shape. A geography twist on the Wordle concept.
Difficulty: VariesOur Wordle solver works with any 5-letter word variant. For other word lengths, check out Try Hard Guides or WordFinder.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wordle
Everything you need to know about Wordle and our solver tool
How does the Wordle solver work? ▼
Our Wordle solver filters through all valid 5-letter words based on your clues. When you enter green letters, they must match exact positions. Yellow letters must appear somewhere else in the word (not in the positions you've tried). Gray letters are completely excluded from results. The algorithm instantly returns all possible answers that satisfy these constraints.
What's the absolute best starting word for Wordle? ▼
While there's ongoing debate, mathematical analysis suggests CRANE is the optimal starting word—it's the NYT WordleBot's top choice. Other statistically excellent starters include SLATE, TRACE, CRATE, and STARE. These words contain the most frequently appearing letters (E, A, R, T, S) in positions where they commonly occur in Wordle answers.
Is using a Wordle solver cheating? ▼
That's entirely up to you! Many players use solvers as educational tools to learn new words and improve their vocabulary. Others use them to maintain their streak when truly stuck. Some prefer the pure challenge of solving without help. Use our tool however it enhances your enjoyment—there's no wrong way to play.
Can Wordle answers have repeated letters? ▼
Yes! Wordle answers can definitely have double or even triple letters. Past solutions have included words like VIVID, MAMMA, EERIE, ABBEY, and SISSY. There's no indicator for repeated letters, making these puzzles particularly challenging. If you've identified 4 letters but can't find a match, consider that one might appear twice.
What is Wordle Hard Mode? ▼
Hard Mode is an optional setting that requires you to use all revealed hints in subsequent guesses. If you find a green letter, you must use it in that position. If you find a yellow letter, you must include it somewhere in your next guess. This prevents the strategy of using completely different letters to gather more information, making the game significantly more challenging.
When does the daily Wordle reset? ▼
The official NYT Wordle resets at midnight in your local time zone. This means players around the world might be solving different puzzles at the same moment. If you want to compare scores with friends in different time zones, make sure you're discussing the same puzzle number, not just "today's Wordle."
Are simple plural words still valid Wordle answers? ▼
No. Since November 2022, NYT Wordle no longer uses simple plurals that just add "S" or "ES" to a singular word (like BOATS, FOXES, DESKS). However, irregular plurals like FUNGI, GEESE, and TEETH can still appear. All 5-letter words remain valid as guesses—just not as solutions.
How many possible Wordle answers are there? ▼
The original Wordle had 2,315 possible solution words, though over 12,000 five-letter words are accepted as valid guesses. Since NYT took over, the answer pool has been curated to remove offensive words and overly obscure terms. At the current rate of one puzzle per day, there are years of unique puzzles available.