Wordle Tips & Tricks
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CRATE is statistically the best starting word
E appears in 11.2% of Wordle words
Average solve is ~3.3 guesses with our solver
Green = Correct, Yellow = Wrong position, Gray = Not in word
S is the most common starting letter
Words ending in E are the most common
Double letters appear in about 20% of words
Always eliminate letters strategically
Positional Letter Probability
Don't just guess letters—guess them where they belong. Our analysis of the 2,345 Wordle solutions reveals exactly which letters dominate each of the five slots.
The "Burn Word" Protocol
A "Burn Word" is a strategic sacrifice. Instead of trying to guess the answer, you play a word tailored to eliminate as many letters as possible.
When to use it:
- 1.When you are trapped in a rhyme (e.g., _ATCH matches WATCH, CATCH, HATCH, MATCH).
- 2.When you have 3+ guesses remaining but little information.
Possible: NIGHT, LIGHT, TIGHT, MIGHT, RIGHT...
The Rule of Par (3/4)
In golf, Par is the standard. In Wordle, Par is 4.
- 3Guess 3: Requires roughly 50% luck.
- 4Guess 4: The sign of a skilled strategist.
Why Hard Mode Matters
Hard Mode isn't just harder—it mathematically changes optimal play.
Stat: Hard Mode forces you to preserve information.
Correction: You cannot use "Burn Words" in Hard Mode, so you must prioritize "Safety Words" (words that are guaranteed to not trap you).
Essential Tips
Always start with a word containing common vowels and consonants
Never reuse letters that showed as gray - they are not in the word
Pay attention to yellow letters - they are in the word but wrong position
Use green letters in the same position for all future guesses
Think about letter frequency - E, A, R, O, T are most common
Consider word patterns and common endings like -ER, -ED, -LY
Strategic Tips
Your second guess should test different letters from your first
Use the two-word strategy to test 10 letters in two guesses
Think about letter positions - S is common at start, E at end
Avoid guessing obscure words until you have more information
Plan ahead - think about what your next guess will be
Use Hard Mode to force yourself to play more strategically
Advanced Tips
Calculate information gain - which guess eliminates most words?
Be aware of double letters - they reduce your information
Track positional probability for each letter
Use word families to narrow down possibilities quickly
Consider rare letters (Q, Z, X, J) only when evidence suggests them
Analyze your past games to identify pattern weaknesses
Improvement Tips
Play consistently to build pattern recognition
Review your games to learn from mistakes
Study the official Wordle word list to expand vocabulary
Practice with multiple words daily using a solver
Time yourself to improve decision-making speed
Learn common 5-letter word patterns and structures
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Reusing Gray Letters
Why it is bad: Gray means the letter is not in the word at all
Solution: Track eliminated letters mentally or on paper
Ignoring Yellow Position Info
Why it is bad: Yellow tells you where the letter is NOT
Solution: Try the letter in different positions only
Guessing Obscure Words Early
Why it is bad: Limits learning and wastes information potential
Solution: Start with common, high-frequency letter words
Not Planning Ahead
Why it is bad: Random guessing reduces efficiency
Solution: Think two or three guesses ahead
Playing Too Fast
Why it is bad: Hasty guesses lead to preventable mistakes
Solution: Take time to analyze each result before guessing
Forgetting Double Letters
Why it is bad: About 20% of Wordle answers contain repeated letters
Solution: Always consider words like SALSA, LEVEL, or EERIE
Best Starting Words
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