Wordle FAQ: answers to common game questions
This Wordle FAQ covers the rules, tile colours, streaks, hard mode, hints, and common problems. Find a quick answer, then return to the puzzle with a clearer plan.
Wordle FAQ: rules and gameplay
How many guesses do I get in Wordle?
You have six attempts to guess the hidden five-letter word. Each valid guess reveals colour clues.
What do green, yellow, and grey tiles mean?
Green marks a correct letter in the correct position. Yellow means the letter appears elsewhere. Grey usually means the letter is absent, although repeated letters can affect the feedback.
What is Wordle hard mode?
Hard mode requires you to use revealed clues in later guesses. Keep green letters in place and include yellow letters in each following guess.
Can I play more than one puzzle per day?
Yes. Use Wordle Unlimited to practise with additional rounds.
Why did my guess get rejected?
The game accepts words from its valid guess list. Check the spelling and confirm that your entry contains five letters.
Wordle FAQ: hints and strategy
Where can I find a Wordle hint?
Visit the Wordle answer today hints page and reveal clues gradually.
Can a solver help me find possible answers?
Yes. Enter your known letters in the Wordle solver to filter candidates that match your clues.
What makes a good starting word?
A useful opener tests common letters and avoids unnecessary repeats. See our guide to the best starting words.
Can an answer contain repeated letters?
Yes. Some answers use a letter more than once, so read every tile carefully before excluding a letter.
Wordle FAQ: streaks, privacy and sharing
Why did my streak disappear?
Streaks may reset if browser data is cleared, you use private browsing, or you switch devices or browsers.
Does the game share my result?
Use the share control to copy a spoiler-free grid. It should show the pattern of your guesses without displaying the answer.
Is this the official NYT Wordle?
No. This site is independent. Visit the official NYT Wordle for the publisher’s game.
Where can I report a problem?
Use the contact page to send feedback or describe a bug.
Still learning? Start with how to play Wordle, then practise with unlimited puzzles.