Wordle Solver - Find Today's Wordle Answer

Free Wordle helper tool to solve today's puzzle. Enter your green, yellow, and gray letters to find all possible 5-letter word answers instantly.

Not affiliated with The New York Times. This is an independent helper tool.

Use _ for unknown positions. Example: _R__E means R is in position 2, E is in position 5
Letters that are in the word but in wrong positions
Letters that are not in the word at all

No words found matching your criteria.

Try removing some gray letters or adjusting your green/yellow positions.

How to Use the Wordle Solver

Our free Wordle solver helps you find today's Wordle answer by analyzing your previous guesses. Whether you're stuck on guess 3 or just want to improve your Wordle strategy, this tool shows all possible 5-letter words that match your clues.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Enter green letters: Type letters in their correct positions. Use underscore (_) for unknown positions. Example: If R is in position 2 and E is in position 5, enter "_R__E".
  2. Enter yellow letters: List all letters that are in the word but in wrong positions. Just type them without positions (e.g., "AT").
  3. Enter gray letters: Type all letters that are not in the word at all.
  4. Click "Find Wordle Words" to see all possible answers sorted by likelihood.
  5. Click any word to see its definition and verify it's a real word.

Best Wordle Starting Words for 2024

Looking for the best first guess? These starting words contain the most common letters in English and maximize your chances of getting green and yellow tiles:

  • CRANE - Top-rated by data analysis, contains C, R, A, N, E
  • SLATE - Excellent mix of consonants and vowels (S, L, A, T, E)
  • TRACE - Tests common letters T, R, A, C, E
  • CRATE - Similar to CRANE with different letter order
  • AUDIO - Tests four vowels at once (A, U, D, I, O)
  • RAISE - Popular choice with R, A, I, S, E
  • ARISE - Another vowel-heavy option
  • SALET - Mathematically optimal according to some analyses

Wordle Strategy Tips

  • Start with common letters: E, A, R, I, O, T, N, S, L are the most frequent letters in 5-letter words.
  • Avoid repeating letters early: Your first two guesses should use 10 different letters to maximize information.
  • Use yellow letters wisely: If a letter is yellow, try it in a different position on your next guess.
  • Consider letter frequency: Words with common letters are more likely to be the answer.
  • Watch for double letters: Words like FLOOD, SPELL, or ABBEY have repeated letters.
  • Think about word patterns: Common endings include -TION, -IGHT, -OUND, -ATCH.

Understanding Wordle Colors

🟩 Green: The letter is in the word AND in the correct position. Keep it there!

🟨 Yellow: The letter is in the word but in the WRONG position. Move it around.

⬜ Gray: The letter is NOT in the word at all. Don't use it again.

Common 5-Letter Words in Wordle

Wordle uses common English words. Here are frequently appearing answer patterns:

  • Words ending in -IGHT: LIGHT, NIGHT, RIGHT, SIGHT, TIGHT, FIGHT
  • Words ending in -OUND: BOUND, FOUND, MOUND, POUND, ROUND, SOUND, WOUND
  • Words ending in -ATCH: BATCH, CATCH, HATCH, LATCH, MATCH, PATCH, WATCH
  • Words with double letters: APPLE, HAPPY, DIZZY, FUZZY, JAZZY

Wordle Hard Mode Tips

In Hard Mode, you must use all revealed hints in subsequent guesses. Here's how to succeed:

  • Plan your guesses more carefully since you can't use elimination words
  • Green letters must stay in place - build words around them
  • Yellow letters must be included - find new positions for them
  • This mode rewards vocabulary knowledge over pure strategy

Frequently Asked Questions About Wordle

How do I use the Wordle solver?
Enter green letters in their exact positions (use _ for unknown positions, like _R__E). Enter yellow letters that are in the word but wrong position. Enter gray letters that are not in the word. Click Find Words to see all possibilities.
What is the best Wordle starting word?
Popular starting words include CRANE, SLATE, AUDIO, ADIEU, and RAISE. These words contain common letters (E, A, R, I, O, T, N, S) and help eliminate or confirm many possibilities quickly.
How many guesses do I get in Wordle?
Wordle gives you 6 guesses to find the 5-letter word. Our solver helps you make each guess count by showing the most likely remaining words based on your results.
Is using a Wordle helper cheating?
That's your choice! Many players use helpers to learn word patterns, improve vocabulary, or get unstuck. Others prefer to solve without help. Play however makes the game enjoyable for you.