Find answers to the most common questions about Wordle, from gameplay basics to expert tips.
Q: What is Wordle?
A: Wordle is a daily word puzzle game where players have six attempts to guess a five-letter word. After each guess, the game provides feedback through colored tiles: green means the letter is correct and in the right position, yellow means the letter is in the word but in the wrong position, and gray means the letter is not in the word at all.
Q: What makes a good Wordle opening word?
A: You want to learn as much as you can about the word from your opening guess. This means you should use a word which contains multiple vowels, common letters (like R, S, T, L, N), and no repeated letters. Popular starting words include ADIEU, SLATE, CRANE, and STARE. Read more about
opening words here.
Q: Can Wordle words contain the same letter twice?
A: Yes they can.
Here is a Reddit post with a visual on how it appears when a word contains the same letter twice. Note that Wordle will not tell you when there's another one of the same letter, so it's good to keep this in mind when guessing.
Q: How many guesses do you get in Wordle?
A: You get six attempts to guess the correct five-letter word. Use them wisely!
Q: How do I save my Wordle stats?
A: If you are logged in to your New York Times account, your Wordle stats will be saved and accessible across all your devices. This is the best way to ensure your streak and statistics are preserved.
Q: Why does Wordle keep losing my stats?
A: Your stats are stored in your browser's local storage, so if you delete your browser history, use a different browser, or play in incognito mode, your stats will be gone. Make sure you log in using your NY Times account when playing to ensure your streak stays alive!
Q: Can I play Wordle twice a day?
A: No, unfortunately you can only play Wordle once a day using the official Wordle site. A new puzzle is released daily at midnight in your local time zone. However, there are Wordle-inspired games and archives available if you want to play more.
Q: What time does the new Wordle come out?
A: A new Wordle puzzle is released every day at midnight (12:00 AM) in your local time zone. The puzzle resets at this time, so you can start playing the new word as soon as the day changes.
Q: Does Wordle ever repeat words?
A: No, not so far. In March 2024, NY Times mentioned in a
TikTok video there were 2,300 words remaining in the database. So they will run out at some point, and one option they mentioned was to recycle old words.
Q: What happens if I don't guess the Wordle?
A: If you don't guess the word within six attempts, the game ends and reveals the correct answer. Your current streak will be broken, but you can start a new streak with tomorrow's puzzle. Don't worry—it happens to everyone!
A: We prefer to think of it as strategic consulting :) How you choose to play is entirely up to you. Our tool is here to help you learn word patterns and keep your streak alive when you need it most.