Green = correct position
Yellow = wrong position
Gray = not in word

How to use the Wordle solver

Type each letter you guessed into the row, then click the coloured dots below each letter to set its clue state. Green means the letter is in the right position; yellow means it's in the word but in the wrong spot; gray means it's not in the word at all. Hit Find Answers to see every word that still fits.

Best opening words for Wordle

Good opening guesses cover common letters. Top picks include CRANE, SLATE, AUDIO, RAISE, and STARE — each hits high-frequency letters across multiple positions. If your opener reveals 2–3 greens, you've usually got it in 3 guesses.

Wordle strategy tips

  • Use your second guess to eliminate as many letters as possible, even if it doesn't build on green clues.
  • Common endings: -ING, -ED, -ER, -LY — worth targeting if yellow letters suggest them.
  • Double letters do appear (ABBEY, ALLEY, VIVID) — don't rule them out if you're stuck.
  • The answer is always a common English word — obscure words almost never appear.