Wordle Sleuth

Type each guess, tap the tiles to match the colors the game gave you, and watch the field of possible answers narrow.

Letters

Not in the word Wrong spot Right spot

Best next guess

    could be the answer  ·  bits measure how much a guess is expected to shrink the field; each bit halves it.

    Words that still fit

    Answer pool

    Runs entirely in your browser. 5 letters: Wordle's answer list (2,373 words, the original list plus every past answer) and its 14,855 valid guesses. 6 to 12 letters: the most common words of each length as likely answers, and the ENABLE word-game dictionary as valid words.

    Wordle is © and a trademark of The New York Times Company. Wordle Sleuth is an independent helper and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The New York Times.

    How to use Wordle Sleuth

    Wordle Sleuth is a helper for Wordle-style guessing games. Enter the guesses you’ve made and the colours the game gave you, and Wordle Sleuth shows you which answers are still possible. It works with words from 5 to 12 letters.

    1. Choose the word length you’re playing.
    2. Click the board, then type your guess with your keyboard or the on-screen keys.
    3. Tap each tile to match the colour the game gave you: green means the letter is correct and in the right place, yellow means the letter is in the word but in a different place, and grey means the letter is not in the word.
    4. Watch the list of possible answers narrow down with every guess.

    Tips for solving faster

    • Pick a strong starting word. Words with common letters and several vowels, such as words containing A, E, R, S and T, rule out the most answers.
    • Use your second guess to explore. If your first guess gives few colours, try a word with five completely new letters instead of building on the old one.
    • Remember repeated letters. Answers can have double letters, such as SPOON or LEVEL. Don’t rule them out.
    • Think about positions. A yellow letter tells you where the letter is not, which is useful information too.

    Frequently asked questions

    Does Wordle Sleuth give me the answer? It shows the words that still match your clues. You decide which one to guess, so you can use it as lightly or as much as you like.

    Can I use it for Quordle or Octordle? Yes. Use our Multi-Board Helper, which applies each guess to several boards at once.

    Want to play more? Try Word Ladder, Connected Words, or browse all our word games.

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