Introduction
Wordle gives you six chances to guess a five-letter word. After each guess, tiles turn green (correct letter in the correct spot), yellow (correct letter in the wrong spot), or gray (letter not in the word). It sounds simple, but consistently solving in three or four guesses takes strategy. Here's how to sharpen your Wordle game on PlayMore.gg.
Start with a Strong Opening Word
Your first guess should contain common letters and no repeats. Words like CRANE, SLATE, STARE, or AUDIO are popular openers because they test frequently used vowels and consonants. The goal is to learn as much as possible from your first guess — not to guess the answer right away.
Avoid starting with obscure words or words with double letters. You want maximum information from each guess.
Use Your Second Guess Wisely
If your first word gives you mostly grays, your second guess should test completely different letters. For example, if CRANE gives you nothing, try MOUTHS or PILOT to cover new consonants and vowels.
If you got a yellow or green, your second guess should keep confirmed letters in mind while still testing new ones. Don't just rearrange the same letters — add new ones.
Think About Letter Frequency
Some letters appear far more often in five-letter words than others. The most common letters in English are E, A, R, O, T, L, I, S, and N. If you're stuck between two guesses, pick the one that tests more common letters.
Similarly, think about common letter positions. S often appears at the start or end, E is frequently the last letter, and consonant clusters like TH, CH, and SH are common at the beginning.
Eliminate Strategically
Gray letters are just as valuable as green ones. After each guess, mentally remove all gray letters from your possibilities. This dramatically narrows the word list. By your third guess, you should have enough information to make an educated guess rather than a random one.
Watch Out for Double Letters
Words like FLEET, ABBEY, or GAMMA can be tricky because we tend to assume each letter appears only once. If your guesses account for five different letters but something still doesn't fit, consider that one letter might appear twice.
Use the Keyboard Display
The on-screen keyboard tracks which letters are confirmed, possible, or eliminated. Glance at it before each guess to avoid accidentally reusing a gray letter. It's easy to forget which letters have been ruled out when you're focused on the grid.
Play the Daily Challenge
PlayMore.gg daily challenges give everyone the same target word. This makes it perfect for comparing your approach with friends — did they get it in two while you needed five? Analyzing the difference helps you identify blind spots in your strategy.
Don't Panic on Guess Five
If you reach guess five without solving, stay calm. You likely have enough information to narrow it down to one or two possibilities. Review your greens, yellows, and grays carefully. Often the answer is a common word hiding in plain sight.
Conclusion
Wordle rewards vocabulary and logical thinking over luck. Start with information-rich words, eliminate systematically, and you'll find yourself consistently solving in three or four guesses. The leaderboard tracks your speed too, so once you've nailed accuracy, start working on solving faster.
Ready to test your word skills? Play Wordle on PlayMore.gg!