Basic Rules
Guess the Word
You have 6 attempts to guess the correct word. Each guess must be a valid word of the correct length.
Color Feedback
After each guess, the color of the tiles will change to show how close your guess was to the word.
Use the Clues
Use the color clues from your previous guesses to eliminate possibilities and narrow down the answer.
Understanding the Colors
Green (Correct)
The letter W is in the word and in the correct spot.
Yellow (Wrong Position)
The letter L is in the word but in the wrong spot.
Gray (Not in Word)
The letter U is not in the word in any spot.
Winning Strategies
Beginner Tips
- Start with vowels: Use words like ADIEU or AUDIO to identify vowel positions early
- Common letters first: Focus on frequently used letters like E, T, A, O, I, N, S, H, R
- Avoid repeating letters: In your first few guesses, use different letters to gather more information
- Think of word patterns: Consider common prefixes (UN-, RE-) and suffixes (-ING, -ED)
- Use elimination: Cross out letters you know aren't in the word
Intermediate Strategies
- Strategic second guess: Use feedback from your first guess to make a targeted second guess
- Letter frequency awareness: Know which letters appear most often in each position
- Common word endings: Look for patterns like -TION, -NESS, -MENT
- Double letter consideration: Don't forget words might have repeated letters
- Positional strategy: Some letters are more likely to appear in certain positions
Advanced Techniques
- Information theory: Choose guesses that maximize information gain
- Constraint satisfaction: Systematically eliminate impossible combinations
- Pattern matching: Recognize common letter combinations and word structures
- Probability analysis: Consider the likelihood of different letter combinations
- Meta-strategy: Adapt your approach based on the specific word length
Playing Different Word Lengths
4 Letters
Strategy: Quick and direct. Start with common 4-letter words like CARE or TALE.
Difficulty: Easy - Great for beginners
5 Letters
Strategy: The classic format. Use proven starters like CRANE or SLATE.
Difficulty: Medium - Perfect balance
6+ Letters
Strategy: Focus on common prefixes and suffixes. Think of longer word patterns.
Difficulty: Hard - For experienced players
Pro Tips & Tricks
📝 Keep Track
Write down letters you've eliminated to avoid repeating them unnecessarily.
🎯 Think Outside the Box
Don't just think of common words - consider proper nouns and less common terms.
⏰ Take Your Time
There's no time limit. Think through each guess carefully before submitting.
🔄 Practice Daily
Regular practice improves pattern recognition and vocabulary.
📚 Expand Vocabulary
Learning new words directly improves your solving ability.
🤔 Learn from Mistakes
Analyze failed attempts to improve future strategies.
Ready to Play?
Now that you know the rules and strategies, it's time to put your skills to the test!