Wordle Tips: The Best Starting Words & Strategy
Want to win in fewer guesses? Solid Wordle strategy comes down to one thing: each guess should remove as many possibilities as it can.
Pick a strong starting word
Great openers use common letters and several vowels — words like CRANE, SLATE, AUDIO or RAISE. They test high-frequency letters early so your second guess is far more informed.
Use your second guess to cover new letters
If your opener found little, do not chase it — play a second word that tests a fresh set of common consonants (think T, R, N, S, L) rather than re-using greens.
Mind letter position and repeats
Yellow means right letter, wrong spot — move it. And do not forget words can repeat letters; once you have the vowels, repeats are often the trick.
Practice daily
Arcadly includes a daily Wordle-style word guess in its lineup, alongside other quick games. Play today and put these tips to work.