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What it Wordle Nyt

Wordle is a daily five-letter word puzzle now operated by The New York Times. Each day there is one target word; players get up to six guesses to find it.

After each guess, tiles change color: green = correct letter in correct position, yellow = correct letter wrong position, gray = letter not in the word.

How to play

Enter any valid five-letter English word as your first guess.

Read the feedback colors and use them to form your next guess.

Repeat until you find the word or use all six attempts.

Share your result as the familiar emoji grid (no spoiler words).

Official access

Play the official Nyt Wordle on The New York Times Games website or via the NYT Games app. (Third‑party clones exist, but the NYT site is the authoritative source.)

Strategy tips

Start with a word that uses common vowels and consonants (e.g., “RAISE,” “CRANE,” “SLATE”) to maximize letter information.

After feedback, prioritize placing confirmed greens and avoid repeating letters already ruled out.

Use guesses to test letter positions and remaining vowels rather than random words.

Keep a mental (or written) list of possible words that match known patterns; narrow it each turn.

Learn common letter pairings and word endings (e.g., -ER, -ED, -LY) to speed discovery late in the game.

Variants and community

Many spin-offs and unlimited-play clones exist (daily vs. unlimited modes, longer word lengths, multilingual versions).

Wordle became a cultural phenomenon after its 2021 viral rise; NYT acquired it in 2022 and integrated it into its Games lineup.

Social sharing of results and streak tracking are central to the game’s social appeal.

Common questions

Can I play more than once per day? The official NYT Wordle limits one puzzle per day; unofficial clones may allow unlimited play.

Are there archives? NYT provides past puzzles for subscribers in some formats; third-party sites have recreated lists but may violate rights.

Is there a best starter word? No single best word exists; choose one that balances vowel coverage and common consonants.

Why it matters

Wordle is simple, quick, and encourages daily practice in pattern recognition and vocabulary. Its social-sharing mechanic and one-puzzle-per-day constraint created shared daily rituals and friendly competition.

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Suggest a list of strong starter words.

Walk through a sample game step-by-step.

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