The Origin

Created by Josh Wardle in 2021 as a gift for his partner. After going viral, The New York Times bought it in 2022 for over $1 million. It now has millions of daily players worldwide.

How to Play

Guess the hidden word. Each guess must be a real word. Tiles show how close you are — 🟩 right letter right spot, 🟨 right letter wrong spot, ⬜ not in the word. Kids: 3-letter words, 8 tries, 1 hint. Adult: 5-letter words, 6 tries, no hints.

Strategy Tips

• Start with a word rich in common letters — try CRANE or SLATE
• Use yellow letters in a different position next guess
• Eliminate as many letters as possible early