Wordle gives you six chances to guess a 5-letter word. Our solver helps you narrow down the possibilities using your clues — and teaches you new English words along the way. It’s a daily vocabulary workout disguised as a game.
How to Use the Wordle Solver
1. Enter the green letters (correct position) in their exact spots.
2. Enter the yellow letters (right letter, wrong position).
3. Enter the gray letters (not in the word) to exclude them.
4. The solver shows all possible words matching your clues.
Why Wordle Is Great for Learning English
Wordle is more than a puzzle — it’s a daily English lesson. Here’s why ESL learners love it:
You learn spelling patterns:
After playing Wordle for a few weeks, you’ll notice that certain letter combinations appear frequently: -IGHT (light, right, sight), -OUND (sound, round, found), -ATCH (catch, match, watch). These patterns help you spell and pronounce new words correctly.
You build a mental word bank:
Each puzzle introduces you to a common English word. Over a month, that’s 30 new words. Over a year, that’s 365 words — all 5-letter, everyday English vocabulary.
You practice elimination thinking:
The process of narrowing down words using clues mirrors how native speakers process language — recognizing patterns, eliminating impossibilities, and making educated guesses.
Best Starting Words for Wordle
Choose a starting word with common letters (E, A, R, O, T, S, L, N) and no repeated letters:
Top starters:
- CRANE — covers C, R, A, N, E (five very common letters)
- STARE — covers S, T, A, R, E
- LOUIE — covers L, O, U, I, E (all vowels except A)
- ADIEU — covers A, D, I, E, U (four vowels in one guess)
50 Common 5-Letter Words in English
Familiarize yourself with these frequently-used words that appear in Wordle:
ABOUT, ABOVE, AFTER, AGAIN, BEGIN, BEING, BELOW, BRING, BUILD, CARRY, CAUSE, CHAIN, CHEAP, CLEAN, CLEAR, CLIMB, CLOSE, COULD, COUNT, COVER, DREAM, DRINK, DRIVE, EARLY, EARTH, EIGHT, ENJOY, ENTER, EQUAL, EVENT, EXACT, EXTRA, FAITH, FINAL, FIRST, FLOOR, FOCUS, FORCE, FOUND, FRAME, FRONT, GIVEN, GLASS, GRANT, GREAT, GREEN, GROSS, GROUP, GROWN, GUARD, GUESS
Common Letter Patterns in 5-Letter Words
Knowing these patterns helps you guess smarter:
Common endings: -IGHT, -OUND, -ATCH, -TION, -MENT, -NESS, -ABLE
Common beginnings: SH-, CH-, TH-, WH-, ST-, CR-, BR-, TR-
Double letters: LL (spell, still), SS (grass, press), EE (steer, sweet), OO (blood, proof)
Practice one Wordle puzzle every day, and within a few months, you’ll notice a real improvement in your English spelling and vocabulary.