Wordle Tips for Beginners: Complete Starter Guide

Just discovered Wordle? Welcome! Here's everything you need to start playing and winning.

What is Wordle?

A daily word puzzle where you guess a hidden 5-letter word in 6 attempts.

Understanding the Colors

• 🟩 Green: Correct letter, correct position.
• 🟨 Yellow: Correct letter, wrong position.
• ⬛ Gray: Letter not in the word.

Your First Guess

Use a common 5-letter word with 2-3 vowels, common consonants, no repeats. Try CRANE, SLATE, ADIEU, or AROSE.

Your Second Guess

1. Keep green letters in position.
2. Try yellow letters elsewhere.
3. Eliminate gray letters.
4. Add new letters.

Beginner-Friendly Strategy

1. Start with a vowel-rich word.
2. Never reuse gray letters.
3. Position yellow letters carefully.
4. Use common consonants.

What to Avoid

• Repeating letters in early guesses
• Ignoring gray tiles
• Guessing randomly

Frequently Asked Questions

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